I’m just moving to the new Dawn theme. I found a way to add a note in my cart on my previous theme (see screenshot). Does anyone know where to add this in the new Dawn theme? My preview page is:
https://od2b96mgglkvpqxb-15513871.shopifypreview.com/
Topic summary
A user migrating from the Classic theme to Dawn wants to add custom informational text in the cart (e.g., shipping details, delivery notes) that displays to all customers—not a customer input field.
Initial confusion: The user initially received guidance about enabling cart notes (a customer input feature), which wasn’t what they needed.
Solution provided: After clarification, a contributor suggested adding custom HTML/text directly into the cart template. In Dawn theme, this is done by:
- Navigating to the theme customizer
- Selecting the Cart page
- Locating the appropriate section in the cart template files (cart.json or related sections)
- Inserting the custom text/HTML in the designated area (indicated via screenshots showing a “blue box” location)
Outcome: The original poster successfully implemented the solution. Several other users later requested the same help, indicating this is a common need when transitioning to Dawn theme. The key difference from older themes is that Dawn uses JSON-based templates rather than the previous .liquid structure.
No - I was using the ‘Classic’ theme (very old!) I added the code in cart.liquid
It looked like this
{{ 'cart.general.shipping_at_checkout' | t }}
UK delivery is £2.99 & free on orders over £50. If you are local to Anstruther, select 'pick up' for free collection/delivery and send me a message to arrange a convenient time.
Overseas deliveries are charged at cost. I have provided estimates but the actual cost can often be less and if so, I will refund the difference.
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From your Shopify admin, go to Online Store > Themes.
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Find the theme that you want to edit, and then click Customize.
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Open the drop-down menu at the top of the page.
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Select Cart.
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Click the Cart or Cart settings section. Not all themes have a customizable section on this page.
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Look for Enable order notes or Enable cart notes.
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Check Enable order notes or Enable cart notes.
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Click Save.
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Thank you - I’ve just found that. This is for the customer to send me a note though (which is very useful!) I really want to add a bit of additional text in the cart for each customer to read though.
Yes - exactly like that. Sorry if I wasn’t clear 
In your classic theme ? where it comes ?
It is meta field in backend or else?
I only have a cart.json and cart.js and they look completely different in Dawn 
That’s great - I’ve found the right place to put it. Thank you again so much for your help!
Hey, please could you help me and tell me where you put that code? Thank you!
Hey! Where abouts do I add that code into the theme please? Just want to be sure I’m doing it right!
Thanks a lot OSCProfessional!
