Many Shopify users face challenges when trying to update item quantity fields in their cart, unsure of how to proceed. If you’re looking for a clear, step-by-step guide, you’re in the right place. Whether you’re using a sectioned or non-sectioned theme, this post will help you easily update item quantities in your Shopify cart, enhancing your store’s functionality and user experience. Let’s get started.

Table of content

• What item quantity fields in the cart is
• How to update item quantity fields in the cart in sectioned theme
• How to update item quantity fields in the cart in non-sectioned theme

What item quantity fields in the cart is

The function of quantity fields seems to be simple: to show the number of times that you choose a product. For instance, you buy two similar books, so “two” is the quantity.

If you are using Shopify platform, you can implement the functions of updating quantities depending on which theme you are using, whether sectioned theme or non-sectioned theme. Let’s move to the second and three part to understand the instruction.

How to update item quantity fields in the cart in sectioned theme

Step 1:

You access Shopify admin, click Online Store and go to Themes.

Step 2:

Find the themes that you want to edit, then press Actions then Edit Code.

Step 3:

Look at Sections, you click on cart-template.liquid. In case that you are not using the theme that does not have the address, you can access Template directory and click cart.liquid.

Step 4:

Find the phrase written as update[item.id] in input tag.

Step 5:

Change the name into the value of name= “updates[]”.

Step 6:

Reiterate these aforementioned steps whenever you see an name value of updates[] in input tag.

Step 7:

Click Save and you update item quantity fields successfully…

How to update item quantity fields in the cart in non-sectioned theme

You do the same steps as the method used for updating the number of items in a sectioned theme. Repeat the steps, you succeed in upgrading your quantity fields.
Steps remain the same in both cases: desktop and iPhone/Android.

Attention: the tutorial is at advanced level and requires knowledge about web design languages namely HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Liquid, hence, if you find it complex to do these steps, let hire an expert.

Conclusion

Updating item quantity fields in your Shopify cart is essential for maintaining a seamless shopping experience. By carefully following the outlined steps, you can ensure your store operates efficiently and meets your customers’ needs without unnecessary complications.