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# Announcement bar

The slim strip above the header for messages like "Free shipping on orders over $150" or "DROP 003 — FRIDAY 6PM." It supports multiple messages and an optional scrolling marquee.

**Where to use it:** it sits in the header area, above the main navigation, on every page. Add it via **Add section** in the header group area of the editor if it's not already there.

## Settings

* **Scrolling marquee** (off by default) — when on, your announcements scroll continuously across the strip like a ticker. When off, announcements display statically.
* **Marquee duration** (5–60s, default 20) — how long one full scroll pass takes. Lower = faster. Only matters when the marquee is on.
* **Background** (default `#000000`) — the strip's color.
* **Text** (default `#FFFFFF`) — the message color.

## Blocks

### Announcement (up to 6)

* **Text** — the message (default "Free shipping on orders over $150"). Keep it under \~60 characters.
* **Link** — optional; makes the whole message clickable (e.g. link a drop announcement to the collection).

Add more announcements with **Add block** — with the marquee on, they scroll one after another.

💡 **Pro tip:** the marquee is a streetwear staple, but use one strong message rather than six weak ones — repetition of a single line ("NO RESTOCKS — NO RESTOCKS — NO RESTOCKS") often hits harder than a list of unrelated notices. And if you promise free shipping here, make sure the number matches your milestone bar and shipping settings.


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