# Collection filtering

Story theme supports Shopify's Online Store 2.0 Product filtering for fast, customizable, and reliable collection filtering:

![Collection sidebar](/files/aTR80vv9tBc1KDu49T5X)

### How to setup

Setup is fast and simple. Using the Theme Editor, navigate to any collection page (or choose the default collection template) and click on **Collection page** to view the settings. Scroll towards the bottom and view the **Collection Sidebar** settings:

![Collection sidebar settings](/files/87QRWSvUUL7Lyawv6hU4)

Ensure the checkbox for ***Enable filters*** is checked.

### Customizing filter options

Filter choices can be added from your store's Navigation admin:

![](/files/Ys4O8fMSH3wvNzZIEl6A)

Use Add filters to add available filter options:

![Choose from available filter options or create your own custom opitons](/files/QXEZqc2bXx8oxGXeFgK6)

For custom filter options like Band color and Face color, create a metafield and values to each of your products that apply. 

Learn more:

{% content-ref url="/pages/8HbgCuT4A78oR3O3LXaH" %}
[Custom filter options](/collections/collection-pages/custom-filter-options.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}


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