# Collection blocks

The collection template can include optional blocks. These blocks are displayed in-grid alongside your products. This can be used to display a text block or a newsletter. Both of which are great for highlighting ongoing promotions

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### Setup <a href="#h_909bdc8144" id="h_909bdc8144"></a>

1. Go to **Online Store** > **Themes** > **Customize**
2. From the dropdown in the center of the top bar select **Collections** > **Default collection**
3. Select **Collection grid** from the theme sections
4. Click **Add Block** then select either **Newsletter** or **Content**.
5. Click into the newly created block
6. For the Index field enter the number position you want to display within the collection grid.
   * Entering 1 will ensure this block is displayed as the first item in your grid.
7. Update the content of your block as needed
8. Hit **Save**