Overview #
The Order section is designed to manage and display order-related information within the theme. This section is crucial for providing users with a clear and organized view of their order details, enhancing the overall shopping experience.
Key components and functionality #
Order display settings
This group of settings allows you to customize how order-related information is presented to users. These settings enhance the visibility and accessibility of order details, ensuring customers have all the necessary information at their fingertips.
Show order notes
This setting allows you to display additional notes related to an order. These notes can be used to provide customers with extra information or instructions regarding their purchase. By default, this setting is off.
Show out of stock products
This option enables the display of products that are currently out of stock. It helps customers see all products, including those unavailable at the moment, which can be useful for gauging interest or planning restocks. The default setting is off.
Show pagination
Pagination is used to divide content into separate pages, making it easier for users to navigate through large sets of data or products. This setting is particularly useful for sections with extensive lists or collections. The default is off.
Show payment icons
This setting displays icons of the payment methods accepted by the store. It reassures customers about the available payment options and enhances trust. The default setting is on.
Usage notes #
- Responsive Design: Ensure that the section is optimized for both desktop and mobile views to provide a seamless experience across devices.
- Performance: Keep the number of displayed items manageable to maintain fast loading times and a smooth user experience.
- Accessibility: Make sure that all text and icons meet accessibility standards, ensuring that all users, including those with disabilities, can navigate and understand the content easily.
Usage examples #
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Displaying Order Notes: Use the "Show order notes" setting to provide customers with specific instructions or additional information about their orders, such as delivery times or special handling instructions.
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Managing Out of Stock Products: Enable "Show out of stock products" to keep customers informed about unavailable items, which can help in managing expectations and reducing inquiries about product availability.
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Improving Navigation with Pagination: For stores with a large number of products or orders, use "Show pagination" to break down the content into manageable pages, improving the user experience by making navigation more straightforward.
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Building Trust with Payment Icons: Displaying payment icons through the "Show payment icons" setting can enhance customer confidence by clearly showing the payment methods your store accepts.
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