> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://halosoft.gitbook.io/ella-7-documentation/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://halosoft.gitbook.io/ella-7-documentation/header-group/announcement-bar.md).

# Announcement bar

The **Announcement bar** is a slim notification strip displayed at the very top of your store, above the main header.
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It is designed to highlight important updates such as promotions, free shipping offers, or service announcements.
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This feature helps you catch customer attention instantly and drive higher engagement with key messages.

## How to access the Announcement bar section?

To add this section, please follow below steps:

1. From your Shopify admin, go to **Online Store** → **Themes**.
2. Find the theme that you want to edit, and then click **Customize**.
3. Click **Add section** and choose "**Announcement bar**".

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### Announcement bar Settings

| Setting        | Type          | Description                                                                               | Visibility     |
| -------------- | ------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------- |
| Color Scheme   | color\_scheme | Choose a color scheme for the announcement bar (applies foreground/background variables). | Always visible |
| Bottom Margin  | range (px)    | Space below the announcement bar (px). Default: 0.                                        | Always visible |
| Padding Top    | range (px)    | Top padding for the announcement bar (px). Default: 20.                                   | Always visible |
| Padding Bottom | range (px)    | Bottom padding for the announcement bar (px). Default: 20.                                | Always visible |

{% hint style="info" %}
Notes: The `Color Scheme` default is `scheme-1`.
{% endhint %}

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