CMS: Changing the Maximum Items Displayed in Your Dataset Settings
Control how many items can load in your dataset's connected elements by adjusting the Maximum items displayed field. By default, the 'Maximum items displayed' is set to 12, meaning up to 12 items can load in the dataset's connected elements. You can set this field to show up to 1,000 items at a time.The Maximum items displayed field also determines how many additional items can load in repeaters or galleries when visitors click a 'Load More' button. The field also controls how many items can load per 'page' with 'Previous/Next page' buttons and pagination bars. Optimize your page loading time:Use a lower number in the 'Maximum items displayed' field to help your pages load faster with fewer items on the initial load. In this article, learn more about:
Setting the maximum items displayed in the dataset settings Frequently asked questions (FAQs)Setting the maximum items that can displayGo to the dataset settings of the relevant dataset to edit the Maximum items displayed field. Wix EditorStudio Editor
Go to your editor and navigate to the relevant page. Go to the relevant dataset settings:
    
Click CMS  on the left.  Click Manage Page Connections. Click the More Actions icon  next to the relevant dataset and select Dataset settings.   
Edit the Maximum items displayed field to adjust the maximum items that can load at a time in the dataset's connected elements. This is also the maximum items that can load when visitors click 'Load More' or 'Next/Previous page' buttons. 
Go to your editor and navigate to the relevant page. Go to the relevant dataset settings:
    
Click CMS  on the left.  Click Manage Page Connections. Click the More Actions icon  next to the relevant dataset and select Dataset settings.   
Edit the Maximum items displayed field to adjust the maximum items that can load at a time in the dataset's connected elements. This is also the maximum items that can load when visitors click 'Load More' or 'Next/Previous page' buttons. FAQsClick below for answers to the most common questions about dataset settings. How do I create a 'Load More' button?'Load More' buttons allow visitors to click to load more items in repeaters or galleries connected to datasets. The total maximum items that can load at a time is determined by the Maximum items displayed field in the dataset settings. You can set this field to show up to 1,000 items at a time. To create a 'Load More' button, add a button or image, connect it to the dataset and set the element's click action to Load more. Learn how to add a 'Load More' button to a: 
Repeater on a dynamic list page. Gallery on a dynamic list page.Note: If you connect a Pro Gallery to your collection's Media Gallery field type, you can use the gallery's built-in 'Load More' button to restrict the number of images or videos displayed on the page. Can I add a navigation bar to repeaters and galleries? Yes. You can add pagination bars that allow visitors to switch between pages of items in repeaters and galleries. The maximum number of items in each pagination page is determined by the Maximum items displayed field in the dataset settings. Learn how to add and connect pagination bars in your Editor. Note: This feature is not yet available in Editor X or the Studio Editor. Can I add 'Next' and 'Previous' buttons to cycle through items?Yes, you can create 'Next' and 'Previous' buttons or images visitors can click to see other collection items. To create 'Next' and 'Previous' buttons:
On static pages: Set the dataset's Click action connects to field to Next item or Previous item. When visitors click the buttons, the dataset's connected elements change to reflect the next or previous item retrieved by the dataset.  On dynamic list pages: Set the Click action connects to field to Next page or Previous page. When visitors click the buttons, the next or previous 'page' of items loads in the connected repeater or gallery. The Maximum items displayed field determines the maximum items per 'page'.  On dynamic item pages: Set the Click action connects to field to Next dynamic page or Previous dynamic page. When visitors click the buttons, they navigate to the next or previous item's version of the page at the item's dedicated dynamic URL. Learn more about the various click actions you can set for buttons and images. What is the dataset mode, and how does it affect visitor interactions?The dataset mode determines what actions can be done between the connected elements and your collection. There are 3 dataset modes: 
Read: Elements on your page can read and display content from your collection. Site visitors cannot modify the content in your collection.  Write: Elements on your page cannot display content from the collection. Visitors can interact with user input elements and a submit button to add content to your collection. However, visitors cannot edit the content in your collection.  Read & Write: Elements on your page can read and display content from your collection. Visitors can interact with user input elements and a submit button to add or edit content in your collection. What do filters and sorts do in the dataset settings?You can add filters and sort conditions to datasets to only show specific items and control the order in which they appear in connected elements. Learn more about adding filters and sorts to datasets. What is a dataset?Datasets are the vital link between the elements on your page and the content in your CMS collection. You can use datasets to create a two-way connection, allowing you to display collection content, capture user inputs, or both. Datasets allow you to control which parts of your page elements connect to which fields in your collection. Each dataset connects to a collection and each element connected to the dataset connects to a field in the collection. This unlocks a new way of managing which content appears and where.Learn more about adding and setting up a dataset.