Shopify Theme Editor Overview
The Shopify Theme Editor is the main place where you customize your online store without coding.
You can use it to change your homepage layout, edit sections, update colors and fonts, add images, and control how your storefront looks on desktop and mobile devices.
How to open the Theme Editor
In your Shopify admin, go to:
Online Store → Themes → Customize
This will open the Shopify Theme Editor.
What can you customize?
Inside the Theme Editor, you can customize many parts of your store, including:
- Homepage sections
- Product pages
- Collection pages
- Header and footer
- Colors and typography
- Buttons and banners
- Images and content blocks
Changes appear instantly in the preview window while editing.
Understanding sections and blocks
Sections
Sections are the main parts of a page, such as:
- Slideshow
- Featured products
- Collection list
- Testimonials
- Footer
You can:
- Add sections
- Remove sections
- Rearrange sections
without editing code.
Blocks
Blocks are smaller elements inside a section.
Examples include:
- Text
- Buttons
- Images
- Icons
Each section may support different block types.
Theme settings
The Theme Settings area controls the overall design of your store.
This usually includes:
- Brand colors
- Typography
- Button styles
- Product cards
- Layout spacing
Changes made here often apply across the entire storefront.
Preview your store on mobile
Use the top toolbar to switch between:
- Desktop view
- Mobile view
Always check your design on mobile devices before publishing changes.
Edit different pages
You can use the page selector at the top of the editor to customize different templates, such as:
- Homepage
- Product pages
- Collection pages
- Blog pages
- Cart page
Each page type can have its own layout and sections.
Save your changes
After making changes, click:
Save
Your updates will then appear on your storefront.
Helpful tips
Duplicate your theme before major edits
Before making large design changes, it is recommended to duplicate your theme as a backup.
Test your store on mobile
Always review:
- Text sizes
- Image spacing
- Buttons
- Navigation menus
on smaller screens.
Most changes do not require coding
Shopify’s Theme Editor is designed for no-code customization.
For advanced changes, you can use:
Actions → Edit code