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# Overview

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For general guidance on modifying sections, refer to Shopify help: [Sections and blocks](https://help.shopify.com/manual/online-store/themes/theme-structure/sections-and-blocks)
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### What are theme blocks?

Theme blocks are reusable blocks that are defined at the theme level and can be nested. A section that accepts theme blocks might accept all available theme blocks, a specific subset of blocks, or blocks unique to that section.

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* Each section can have up to **50** blocks. The exact number of blocks and the number of each type of block that you can add to each section depend on the section and block sources.
* Blocks that support nesting can have up to **eight levels** of nested blocks.
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### Types of theme blocks <a href="#types-of-theme-blocks" id="types-of-theme-blocks"></a>

Theme blocks can behave differently depending on how they're defined in the theme. Below are the three main types you'll encounter when customizing your store.

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Private blocks are theme blocks that **only appear within specific sections**. They're built exclusively for those sections and can't be reused elsewhere.

*Example:* The **Image slide** block is only available in the **Slideshow** section.
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Static blocks are **required by the theme's design** to preserve functionality or structure. They **can't be removed or reordered**, and can only be hidden.

*Example:* The **Product media** block and **Product details** block in the **Product information** section.
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Dynamic blocks are flexible blocks that merchants can **freely add, remove, or reorder** within a section. They allow more creative control and layout customization.
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