# Preloader Section ### **What You’ll Learn** * How to enable a branded loading screen before your site loads * How to customize the background, logo, and text * How to set the display duration *** ### 🧩 Section Overview The Preloader adds a full-screen loading screen that briefly appears when visitors land on your store. This is useful for enhancing brand presentation and creating a more polished user experience during the initial page load. You can display either text or an image (like a logo) along with custom background colors and timing. *** ### How to Enable the Preloader 1. In the **Shopify Theme Editor**, open the **Theme Settings** 2. Locate and expand the **Preloader** panel 3. Toggle on the **Preloader Logo Type** (choose between *Text* or *Image*) *** ### Preloader Settings #### Preloader Logo Type * **Text**: Displays a brand or theme name * **Image**: Use your logo or an animated visual #### Preloader Text * Add a short title (e.g., “Plain Jane 3.0”) * Customize the **Text Color** * Adjust **Text Size** using the slider > 💡 Tip: Use bold or large fonts for more visual impact #### Preloader Image * Upload a static or animated image (like a .GIF or .webp) #### Background Color * Set the background color of the preloader screen #### Preloader Duration * Controls how long the screen is shown (in seconds) * Default is 1 second; increase for longer loading animation effects *** ### Example Use Cases * Display your **logo animation** before the store opens * Match the **Preloader background** with your Hero section for a seamless transition * Use branded text like: “Loading Collection…” or “Powered by Plain Jane” > ⚠️ Keep durations short (1–3 seconds) to avoid slowing down user access *** ### Styling Tips * Match the preloader’s **colors** to your brand palette * Keep the **text minimal** for a clean look * Use a transparent or white background for a lightweight feel *** ### **Need Help?** * 💬 **Join our community on Discord:** * 📧 **Email us at:** * 💻 **Live chat with us:** Available Monday–Friday, 10AM–6PM EST, directly on our website --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.openspaces.design/readme-1/sections-and-features/preloader-section.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.