How can I make my custom collection list Alphabetized automatically for 100+ collections

[MonnieG]

Hi, 

I have a store that features local artists.  I have a custom collection list page where I added multiple "Collections list" sections to list the collections of each artists work.  It is cumbersome to keep these in alphabetical order because:

1. If the max number of collections per section are being used (15), I need to then create a new section and rearrange all the following collections.

2. If the number of collections are not divisable to the number of rows to display (5), it leaves a gap in the collection cards until the next row.  

Is there another solution for me to manage the list of collections?  I was hoping there would be a way to tag a collection and have the tagged collections displayed as a list, however I do not see this option when editing the collections.  

Thanks!

Monica

[marvelsolution8]

Yes, there's a better way. Instead of using multiple “Collection List” sections, you can create a custom section that dynamically displays collections using meta fields. This way, you can group, sort alphabetically, and avoid layout issues no need to rearrange manually.

[MonnieG]

Thank you for this.  Can you provide more instructions on how I would achieve this?  I am new to using metafields.  Thanks!

[MonnieG]

Just reaching out again to see if you could provide any more detail or resources for me to try this.  Thanks!

[MonnieG]

The collections already exist, and I can sort them in the admin without issue (which seems like what you are describing).  I am trying to display them all on a page in alphabetical order automatically without me sorting through them each time I add a new collection.