If you sell products that have multiple options (such as color and size), you can list them as one base product with different options. As a result, customers can select the options they prefer on the product page.
With product options, you may also:
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offer extras (for example, gift wrapping)
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ask buyers to upload a file for an ordered product or service
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offer multiple selections to configure the final product
To create product options:
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In the left panel, click Sell Online, and then click Manage Store.
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Click Catalog, and then click Products.
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Click the product you want to add options for, and then click the Options tab.
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Type the name of the option (for example, Size).
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Select an Input Type from the drop-down.
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Click +Add New Selection and add a name and price modifier for the option.
Note
Product options may increase or decrease the price of a product, but they do not have their own quantity of SKU. To track the inventory of product options, use Product Variations (Third Party Store).
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Select which option value is the Default value. If the option requires a customer selection, select Do not preselect the default value.
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Click Save.
Tip
To provide separate images for each option, use Product Variations (Third Party Store).
The following input types are available:
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Drop-down List. Allow selecting of one value from many choices. This is recommended when there are many choices shown in a compact list.
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Radio Buttons. Allow selecting of one value from many choices, such as colors.
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Size. Allows selecting one option from multiple size options.
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Checkboxes. Select multiple options at once (for example, pizza toppings).
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Text Field and Text Area. Allows customers to type any text for a product. This is often used for personalization, such as engraving or custom printing.
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Date Picker. Select a date for the product or service from a popup calendar.
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Upload Files. Attach files to the product or service.
After creating product options in the store control panel, you need to enable the feature in the main store widget.
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Click the Main Store widget on your site to open the Design Editor.
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Click Single Product Page, and then click More Design Options.
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Enable the Product Options toggle.