As a lazy Shopify merchant, have you been tired of the tedium of editing Shopify product variants one by one? Streamlining this process can free up valuable time and reduce the risk of errors.

Read till the end of this article to explore an effective way to leverage Shopify’s bulk editor to edit multiple product variants simultaneously for a more productive and streamlined workflow.

How to edit variants using Shopify’s bulk editor (the new way) in 2024

Step 1: Go to your Products

• In your Shopify admin, navigate to Products > All products

Step 2: Open the Bulk Editor

• Select the products you wish to edit in bulk (by ticking the boxes next to them) > Then choose the Bulk Edit option.

Step 3: Choose Columns to Edit

• The bulk editor will show some default columns (e.g., Price, Inventory).
• Click Add fields to include more columns for editing (e.g., Compare at price, SKU, Barcode, etc.).

Step 4: Make Your Changes

• You can directly edit the values in the cells for each variant.
• Tip: You can copy/paste values across multiple cells to speed up the process.

Step 5: Save changes

• Once you’re done, click the Save button at the top right.

Notes:

• New Variants: You cannot create entirely new variants with this method; it’s for editing existing ones.
• Option Changes: You can’t change the option names (e.g., from “Size” to “Weight”) in bulk, only the values within those options.
• Review Carefully: Double-check your edits before saving, as bulk changes can impact many products at once.

How to edit variants manually

Besides using the bulk editor, you can manually edit variants for a selected product on Shopify with the below guide:

Step 1: Choose the product you wish to edit

• Navigate to Shopify admin > Products > Choose the product you want to edit.

Step 2: View the Variants area

• Scroll down to the Variants area to view all of the current variants > Click on the exact variant you wish to edit.

Step 3: Make changes to the Variant

• Adjust the information of the variant > then click Done to finish the process

FAQs

Is the bulk editor the only way to edit variants in Shopify now?

No, you can still edit variants individually on the product page, but the bulk editor offers a more efficient way to update multiple variants at once.

Can I add new variants using the bulk editor?

No, the bulk editor is primarily for editing existing variants. To add new variants, you’ll need to do it individually on the product page or use a CSV import.

Can I use the bulk editor to change the order in which variants are displayed on my product page?

No, the bulk editor doesn’t allow for changing the variant display order. You’ll still need to do this manually on the product page by dragging and dropping the variants.

What types of variant information can I edit using the bulk editor?

You can edit various variant details in the bulk editor, including prices, quantities, SKUs, barcodes, compare at prices, and even assign images to specific variants.

Are there any limitations to using the bulk editor for variant editing?

While the bulk editor is a powerful tool, it might not be suitable for very complex variant structures or if you need to make changes to option names or values. In such cases, individual variant editing or CSV imports might be more appropriate.

In conclusion

Our article has demonstrated how to efficiently manage and update your product variants on Shopify using the bulk editor.  Remember to leverage the bulk editor’s capabilities whenever possible to save time, but also be mindful of its limitations and utilize individual variant editing or CSV imports for more complex scenarios or structural changes.

Related Posts:

• How to add variants
• How to change variant details