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Introduction ​

Note

This documentation applies to the current version of Shapes theme (version 3). For previous versions of Shapes, refer to our Shapes v2 documentation.

Welcome to the Shapes user documentation.

Example Shapes theme home pages

How to use Shapes documentation ​

User guides are arranged in the categories described in the following table. For guidance with using Shapes, follow the links in the table or select a user guide from the left side menu.

Category nameDescription
Introduction (the current page)An overview of Shapes' user documentation, and how to install Shapes.
Video tutorialsAccess our Shapes video tutorials.
GuidesLearn how to implement Shapes' unique features.
Style blocksUse Shapes' style blocks to customize your store.
SettingsHow to use Shapes' Theme settings options.
SectionsLearn about Shapes' sections.
ReferenceDiscover shapes and patterns you can apply to blocks.
Advanced customizationsGuides for expert users about using advanced theming techniques.
For developersArticles for developers who want to build on top of Shapes theme.
FeedbackUse our Request a feature form to submit your request for a new theme feature.
UpdatesLearn how to Update to the latest version of Shapes, and access the Changelog for a list of changes we've implemented for Shapes.

Install Shapes ​

To install Shapes, complete the following steps.

  1. In your store's Shopify admin, locate the area Sales channels > Online store > Themes > Theme library.

  2. From the Add theme dropdown, select Visit Theme store to open the Shopify Theme store.

    Shopify admin's Add theme dropdown.

  3. In the Search field, enter Shapes as the search term.

    Shopify Theme store's search field.

  4. Select Shapes from the search results.

  5. On the Shapes theme details page, select Try theme.

    The Shapes theme details page on Shopify Theme store.

  6. After Shopify adds Shapes, confirm Shapes is listed in the Theme library area of your store's Shopify admin. Refresh the page, if necessary.

  7. In the Shapes Theme library pane, select an option described in the following table.

    Note

    * Indicates an option that's available only after you purchase Shapes.

    ... refers to the ellipsis icon (three consecutive dots).

Option nameDescription
. . . > PreviewApply Shapes theme to your store temporarily, to review its appearance.
. . . > RenameSet a new name for an installed instance of Shapes theme in your Theme library. *
. . . > DuplicateInstall another instance of Shapes theme in your Theme library. *
. . . > Download theme fileDownload a ZIP archive of Shapes theme from your Theme library. *
. . . > Edit codeOpen the Code editor to modify the code for Shapes theme. Refer to Shopify help: Theme editor. *
. . . > Edit default theme contentOpen the Language editor to change Shapes' default placeholder text. Refer to Shopify help: Overview of the language editor. *
. . . > RemoveDelete an installed instance of Shapes from your Theme library.
BuyPurchase Shapes.
PublishApply Shapes theme to your store. *
CustomizeAdjust Shapes' Theme settings and sections, to customize your store.

The Shapes theme pane in Shopify admin.

Good job! You've installed Shapes successfully.