Dawn 2.0 Multi-Column: How to create a hyperlink column

Topic summary

Issue: A user wanted to make entire multi-column sections clickable in the Dawn 2.0 theme, rather than relying on the default “link label” that appears at the bottom with an arrow. Initial attempts to modify the code broke the padding functionality.

Solution Provided: A complete replacement code for the multicolumn.liquid file was shared, which:

  • Maintains all original padding and layout functionality
  • Makes entire columns clickable hyperlinks
  • Preserves responsive design features

Status: The original poster confirmed the solution works perfectly.

New Development: A third user successfully implemented the code but encountered a secondary issue—they’re now unable to change the color scheme for the multi-column section. This remains unresolved, with an image showing the affected color scheme selector.

Summarized with AI on November 1. AI used: claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929.

Hi All,

I hope someone can figure this one out for me. I am trying to make the multi-column columns clickable link instead of using the “link label”, which appear at the bottom of each column with an arrow, I managed to get rid of the arrow by deleting the “Icon-arrow” script but leaving the file in place, I then tried another code to create the hyperlink connection, but that code disabled the padding functionality and made everything looked squished together. If you need more information, please drop me a message.

Thank You in advance

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@EverythingBoati

Overwrite this code on multicolumn.liquid file (remember to make a backup)

{{ 'section-multicolumn.css' | asset_url | stylesheet_tag }}

{%- style -%}
  .section-{{ section.id }}-padding {
    padding-top: {{ section.settings.padding_top | times: 0.75 | round: 0 }}px;
    padding-bottom: {{ section.settings.padding_bottom | times: 0.75 | round: 0 }}px;
  }

  @media screen and (min-width: 750px) {
    .section-{{ section.id }}-padding {
      padding-top: {{ section.settings.padding_top }}px;
      padding-bottom: {{ section.settings.padding_bottom }}px;
    }
  }
{%- endstyle -%}

{%- liquid
  assign columns_mobile_int = section.settings.columns_mobile | plus: 0
  assign show_mobile_slider = false
  if section.settings.swipe_on_mobile and section.blocks.size > columns_mobile_int
    assign show_mobile_slider = true
  endif
-%}

  

    {%- unless section.settings.title == blank -%}
      

        ## 
          {{ section.settings.title | escape }}
        
        {%- if section.settings.button_label != blank and show_mobile_slider -%}
          {{ section.settings.button_label | escape }}
        {%- endif -%}
      

    {%- endunless -%}
    
    

      {%- if section.settings.button_label != blank -%}
        
          {{ section.settings.button_label | escape }}
        
      {%- endif -%}
    

  

{% schema %}
{
  "name": "t:sections.multicolumn.name",
  "class": "section",
  "tag": "section",
  "settings": [
    {
      "type": "text",
      "id": "title",
      "default": "Multicolumn",
      "label": "t:sections.multicolumn.settings.title.label"
    },
    {
      "type": "select",
      "id": "heading_size",
      "options": [
        {
          "value": "h2",
          "label": "t:sections.all.heading_size.options__1.label"
        },
        {
          "value": "h1",
          "label": "t:sections.all.heading_size.options__2.label"
        },
        {
          "value": "h0",
          "label": "t:sections.all.heading_size.options__3.label"
        }
      ],
      "default": "h1",
      "label": "t:sections.all.heading_size.label"
    },
    {
      "type": "select",
      "id": "image_width",
      "options": [
        {
          "value": "third",
          "label": "t:sections.multicolumn.settings.image_width.options__1.label"
        },
        {
          "value": "half",
          "label": "t:sections.multicolumn.settings.image_width.options__2.label"
        },
        {
          "value": "full",
          "label": "t:sections.multicolumn.settings.image_width.options__3.label"
        }
      ],
      "default": "full",
      "label": "t:sections.multicolumn.settings.image_width.label"
    },
    {
      "type": "select",
      "id": "image_ratio",
      "options": [
        {
          "value": "adapt",
          "label": "t:sections.multicolumn.settings.image_ratio.options__1.label"
        },
        {
          "value": "portrait",
          "label": "t:sections.multicolumn.settings.image_ratio.options__2.label"
        },
        {
          "value": "square",
          "label": "t:sections.multicolumn.settings.image_ratio.options__3.label"
        },
        {
          "value": "circle",
          "label": "t:sections.multicolumn.settings.image_ratio.options__4.label"
        }
      ],
      "default": "adapt",
      "label": "t:sections.multicolumn.settings.image_ratio.label"
    },
    {
      "type": "range",
      "id": "columns_desktop",
      "min": 1,
      "max": 6,
      "step": 1,
      "default": 3,
      "label": "t:sections.multicolumn.settings.columns_desktop.label"
    },
    {
      "type": "select",
      "id": "column_alignment",
      "options": [
        {
          "value": "left",
          "label": "t:sections.multicolumn.settings.column_alignment.options__1.label"
        },
        {
          "value": "center",
          "label": "t:sections.multicolumn.settings.column_alignment.options__2.label"
        }
      ],
      "default": "left",
      "label": "t:sections.multicolumn.settings.column_alignment.label"
    },
    {
      "type": "select",
      "id": "background_style",
      "options": [
        {
          "value": "none",
          "label": "t:sections.multicolumn.settings.background_style.options__1.label"
        },
        {
          "value": "primary",
          "label": "t:sections.multicolumn.settings.background_style.options__2.label"
        }
      ],
      "default": "primary",
      "label": "t:sections.multicolumn.settings.background_style.label"
    },
    {
      "type": "text",
      "id": "button_label",
      "default": "Button label",
      "label": "t:sections.multicolumn.settings.button_label.label"
    },
    {
      "type": "url",
      "id": "button_link",
      "label": "t:sections.multicolumn.settings.button_link.label"
    },
    {
      "type": "select",
      "id": "color_scheme",
      "options": [
        {
          "value": "accent-1",
          "label": "t:sections.all.colors.accent_1.label"
        },
        {
          "value": "accent-2",
          "label": "t:sections.all.colors.accent_2.label"
        },
        {
          "value": "background-1",
          "label": "t:sections.all.colors.background_1.label"
        },
        {
          "value": "background-2",
          "label": "t:sections.all.colors.background_2.label"
        },
        {
          "value": "inverse",
          "label": "t:sections.all.colors.inverse.label"
        }
      ],
      "default": "background-1",
      "label": "t:sections.all.colors.label"
    },
    {
      "type": "header",
      "content": "t:sections.multicolumn.settings.header_mobile.content"
    },
    {
      "type": "select",
      "id": "columns_mobile",
      "options": [
        {
          "value": "1",
          "label": "t:sections.multicolumn.settings.columns_mobile.options__1.label"
        },
        {
          "value": "2",
          "label": "t:sections.multicolumn.settings.columns_mobile.options__2.label"
        }
      ],
      "default": "1",
      "label": "t:sections.multicolumn.settings.columns_mobile.label"
    },
    {
      "type": "checkbox",
      "id": "swipe_on_mobile",
      "default": false,
      "label": "t:sections.multicolumn.settings.swipe_on_mobile.label"
    },
    {
      "type": "header",
      "content": "t:sections.all.padding.section_padding_heading"
    },
    {
      "type": "range",
      "id": "padding_top",
      "min": 0,
      "max": 100,
      "step": 4,
      "unit": "px",
      "label": "t:sections.all.padding.padding_top",
      "default": 36
    },
    {
      "type": "range",
      "id": "padding_bottom",
      "min": 0,
      "max": 100,
      "step": 4,
      "unit": "px",
      "label": "t:sections.all.padding.padding_bottom",
      "default": 36
    }
  ],
  "blocks": [
    {
      "type": "column",
      "name": "t:sections.multicolumn.blocks.column.name",
      "settings": [
        {
          "type": "image_picker",
          "id": "image",
          "label": "t:sections.multicolumn.blocks.column.settings.image.label"
        },
        {
          "type": "text",
          "id": "title",
          "default": "Column",
          "label": "t:sections.multicolumn.blocks.column.settings.title.label"
        },
        {
          "type": "richtext",
          "id": "text",
          "default": "

Pair text with an image to focus on your chosen product, collection, or blog post. Add details on availability, style, or even provide a review.

",
          "label": "t:sections.multicolumn.blocks.column.settings.text.label"
        },
        {
          "type": "text",
          "id": "link_label",
          "label": "t:sections.multicolumn.blocks.column.settings.link_label.label"
        },
        {
          "type": "url",
          "id": "link",
          "label": "t:sections.multicolumn.blocks.column.settings.link.label"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "presets": [
    {
      "name": "t:sections.multicolumn.presets.name",
      "blocks": [
        {
          "type": "column"
        },
        {
          "type": "column"
        },
        {
          "type": "column"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}
{% endschema %}

Try it and let me know

Hi ExpertRookie,

Thank you so much. This code works perfectly, allowing all the functionality of the original code but also adding the hyperlink to the column.

Your time and effort are much appreciated.

@EverythingBoati You are welcome

Hi hope you are well

i used the above as i also was looking to have my multicolumn link to a page! this part has worked perfectly, but i am unable to change the colour scheme. Is there an easy fix for this now?

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