# 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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Go to **Online Store** > **Themes** > **Customize**
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From the dropdown in the center of the top bar select **Collections** > **Default collection**
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Select **Collection grid** from the theme sections
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Click **Add Block** then select either **Newsletter** or **Content**.
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Click into the newly created block
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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.
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Update the content of your block as needed
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Hit **Save**
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