# Collection lists

### Section overview

Collection lists in Slab are built from the generic `section.liquid` and exposed as two presets in the theme editor:

* Collection list: grid
* Collection list: slider

Use these presets when you want to showcase multiple collections on one page with either a fixed grid or a horizontal slider layout.

#### Common use cases

* Building homepage collection navigation.
* Highlighting featured collections by season or category.
* Creating curated collection discovery sections.
* Reusing a consistent collection-card style across layouts.

#### Usage tips

* Choose the grid preset for denser browsing and the slider preset for visual storytelling.
* Keep collection imagery consistent across cards for a cleaner layout.
* Start with default spacing and gap values, then tune based on card size.
* Test both desktop and mobile behavior after changing columns or slide widths.

### Section settings

Both presets inherit the shared `section.liquid` settings, including:

| Setting                                       | Description                                           |
| --------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- |
| URL                                           | Optional link for the entire section wrapper.         |
| Enable background image or video              | Turns on background media rendering for the section.  |
| Top spacing / Bottom spacing                  | Controls section vertical spacing.                    |
| Gap size                                      | Controls spacing between child layout elements.       |
| Color scheme / Color border / Border position | Controls visual styling and border behavior.          |
| Vertical alignment                            | Aligns section content vertically.                    |
| Enable margin                                 | Applies global horizontal margin settings.            |
| Visibility                                    | Controls device visibility (all, mobile, or desktop). |

### Block settings

Preset-specific block structures are documented in:

* [Collection list: grid](https://help.brickspacelab.com/slab/content/sections/broken-reference)
* [Collection list: slider](https://help.brickspacelab.com/slab/content/sections/broken-reference)