Create a Swatch

1. How Does the Swatch Display?

The Swatch option allows customers to select choices visually using images, colors, or labels instead of traditional dropdowns or checkboxes. This enhances the shopping experience, especially when product customization involves selecting colors, styles, or materials.

Example of how it appears on a product page:

Customers can click on color blocks or image thumbnails to select options such as T-shirt color, fabric, etc.

2. How to Create a Swatch

Step 1: Add a New Option

Click Add Option > Swatch to create a new swatch-type option.

Step 2: Add Information to the Swatch

Enter an option name (e.g., "Choose Color", "Select Fabric", "Pick a Finish")

Add option values (e.g., Red, Blue, Black, White)



For each value, you can:

Choose a color swatch (solid color)

Upload an image swatch (custom image)



You can tick:

✅ “This option is required” if customers must select before adding to cart

How it looks on the storefront:



✅ “Hide option name” if you want to hide the option title above swatches

How it looks on the storefront:




Other features:

Price Add-On > Create Fee – What is it & How to Use

Price Add-On > Assign to Variant – What is it & How to Use

SKU – What is it & How to Use

Quantity – What is it & How to Use

Step 3: Advanced Settings (If Needed)

Conditional Logic: Enable conditional logic if you want the Switch to show/hide only when a customer selects a specific option from another field. How to set up Conditional logic?

Help text: Add a short description to explain the purpose of the Switch option. It can be displayed as Tooltips or Content (Below/Beside the option title, Below the option).



Here is an example of the Help text as Tooltips looks like on the storefront:



Default value: Pre-select the Switch options every time the customer goes to the site. It can save time for customers by providing common or expected choices.

Example: You want the option value “Blue” on Color to be selected automatically when customers enter the product page.



How it looks like in your storefront:



Limit selectors: You can set Min/Max option values that customers can select.

Step 4: Save and Test

Click Save to apply your changes.
Visit the product page to test if the swatch options display and work correctly.

3. Real-World Applications of Swatch

Color selection for apparel

Material choice for furniture

Pattern/texture selection for home décor

Visual product personalization (e.g., monogram styles)

4. Key Features of Swatch

Visually appealing and intuitive

Supports color and image formats

Works great for products with aesthetic/custom design options

Clean layout with inline or grid view

Optional advanced features like pricing, SKU, and conditional display

Updated on: 26/04/2025