Accessing the Theme Editor

The Shopify Theme Editor is where you customize your Kenso theme. Here's how to access and use it.

Getting to the Theme Editor

Method 1: From Themes Page

Go to Shopify Admin
Click Online Store → Themes
Find your Kenso theme
Click "Customize"

Method 2: Direct URL

You can also go directly to:

https://YOUR-STORE.myshopify.com/admin/themes/current/editor

Theme Editor Overview

The editor has several key areas:

Left Sidebar - Sections

This shows all the sections on your current page:

Header
Product grids
Testimonials
FAQ
Footer
etc.

Click any section to edit it.

Center - Preview

A live preview of your store. Changes appear here in real-time.

Bottom Left - Theme Settings

Click the gear icon (⚙️) to access global settings:

Colors
Branding
License
Typography

Top Bar - Page Selector

Switch between different pages:

Home page
Product pages
Collection pages
Cart page
etc.

Adding Sections

To add a new section:

Look for "Add section" in the left sidebar
Click it to see available sections
Choose the section you want
It will be added to your page

You can drag sections to reorder them.

Editing Sections

To edit a section:

Click the section name in the left sidebar
Section settings will appear
Make your changes
Changes preview in real-time

Removing Sections

To remove a section:

Click the section to select it
Click the trash icon or "Remove section"
Confirm if prompted

Saving Changes

Important: Always click "Save" in the top right corner when you're done!

Changes are not saved automatically. If you leave without saving, your changes will be lost.

Preview vs. Publish

Preview: See changes before they go live (use the preview option)
Save: Save changes to your theme (still not live if theme is unpublished)
Publish: Make the theme live on your store

Mobile Preview

To see how your store looks on mobile:

Click the device icons at the top of the editor
Choose mobile, tablet, or desktop view
Make adjustments as needed

Mobile experience is crucial - most customers shop on phones!

Tips

Work in sections: Focus on one section at a time
Save often: Click save regularly to avoid losing work
Use preview: Test changes before publishing
Keep a backup: Duplicate your theme before major changes