The Art of Centering Text: Transforming Your Shopify Store's Collection List

There was a time, not so long ago, when I found myself staring at my computer screen, with my cat perched comfortably on my lap, wondering why this seemingly simple task of centering text and moving titles felt as daunting as entering a culinary competition with only ready-made cookie dough. I could imagine a chorus of "Ah yes, we've been there" from the Shopify community echoing across the digital expanse. With a mug of what was certainly not my first coffee of the day on standby, I ventured forth into the realms of CSS and liquid code. So, how do we transform our Shopify store's Collection List into a masterpiece worthy of our exacting aesthetic sensibilities? Let's jump in together.

Centering "EVENING GOWN" Like It's a Star

Picture this: the name "EVENING GOWN" floating gloriously above a well-curated selection of glamorous outfits, perfectly centered in its digital space. Ah, symmetry—a beautiful thing.

To achieve this in the world of Shopify's Publisher theme, you will need to dive into your theme's code. Here’s the step-by-step rundown:

Access Theme Code: From your Shopify admin, navigate to 'Online Store' and then 'Themes'. Find the Publisher theme and click 'Actions', then 'Edit Code'.
Find the Relevant CSS File: In the Sections folder, locate the CSS file responsible for styling the collection list—it usually has a name like collection-list.
Adjust the CSS: Add or modify the rule for the class associated with your collection titles. You want to center the text, so try something like this:
```
.collection-item-title {
  text-align: center;
}
```
Preview and Save: After applying your changes, preview them to ensure "EVENING GOWN" now holds court at the center, then save your changes.

Completing this task was akin to the relief I felt when finally learning to parallel park without knocking over cones—a personal triumph!

Bringing the Title Home: Below Product Images

Titles hanging awkwardly above product images are the online equivalent of wearing socks with sandals—just no. Let's make sure your product titles are exactly where they should be, nestled neatly beneath their corresponding images.

It's time to play a little game of digital Tetris with your layout:

Modify Section Code: In your theme's code editor, find the template file for your collection page—this could be in a file named collection-template.

Reorder the Elements: You need to relocate the block that handles the product title. Move it beneath the image block. It might look something like this:

<div class="collection-item">
    <div class="collection-image">
        <!-- code for image display -->
    </div>
    <div class="collection-item-title">
        <!-- code for title display -->
    </div>
</div>

Evaluate & Adjust: Preview the page and see your product names comfortably situated below the images—like captions to an artistic photograph—and save your progress.

As I moved those titles to their rightful place, it was as if I had tidied up a room. Everything felt just right.

Bidding Adieu to Unwanted Arrows

You know those pesky arrows that decide to crash our design party uninvited? Time to show them the door. Visual clutter is never in vogue, so let's zap those arrows from your collection list.

Identify the Offending Arrows: Typically, arrows in sliders or navigation elements are coded with classes or IDs like .slider-arrow or .nav-arrow.
Apply the CSS Vanishing Act: Back in your trusty CSS file, add a rule to hide these arrows.
```
.slider-arrow {
  display: none;
}
```
Celebrate: Once applied, those arrows should disappear, much like socks that vanish in a dryer cycle. Check your changes in the theme preview, and remember to save.

As we bid those arrows adieu, it reminds me of the pure satisfaction of finally deleting spam emails, though much more creatively fulfilling!

And there we have it. Our store's Collection List has transformed, reflecting the harmony we sought. Just like rearranging furniture in a living room, a few tweaks can genuinely create a sanctuary of function and aesthetic pleasure. Whether you share this moment of victory with a cup of tea or your favorite furry companion by your side, take a moment to revel in the fact that you just conquered your Shopify theme with elegance and a touch of flair.