Hi,
Could you please explain exactly why you want this? Perhaps I can help.
Terence.
Topic summary
A user is attempting to disable automatic variant selection in Shopify’s Dawn theme, where the first available option (e.g., color, size) is currently auto-selected when customers view a product.
Current Behavior:
- The theme automatically selects the first variant option
- User has implemented custom color swatches with configurable size and shape (round, square, rectangle, round-edge)
Desired Behavior:
- Display placeholder text like “Please choose color, please choose size” instead of pre-selecting an option
- Require customers to actively select variants before purchase
Code Context:
- Custom swatch implementation using Liquid template code
- Involves variant mapping for option1, option2, and option3
- Uses button-type picker settings
The discussion remains open with one respondent offering to connect the user with Shopify experts or paid developers, while another asks for clarification on the specific requirements. No technical solution has been provided yet.