How can I adjust the note field in Dawn 8.0.1 for my online store?

Technical Q&A
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Topic summary

A new Shopify store owner using the Dawn theme (version 8.0.1) is experiencing visibility issues with the cart note field:

Main Problem:

  • The cart note box is enabled but not visible to customers due to lack of border/frame and white background

Additional Request:

  • Wants to implement two separate note boxes: one for a date and one for typing

Technical Challenge:

  • User is unfamiliar with Dawn’s file structure and unsure which CSS/HTML files control the cart note field appearance

Status: Question remains unanswered; seeking guidance on how to locate and modify the relevant theme files to adjust the note field styling and functionality.

Summarized with AI on November 21. AI used: claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929.
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Hello,

I just stared a couple of weeks ago to create my shop.

I would like to use the “cart note” function and enabled it. But the box for the note is not visible as it has no frame and is white. So no one will see it. Also I would like to have 2 boxes, one for a date and one for typing. Does anyone know how to adjust this note field or the area? I have no idea where in those 100 Css and html files it will be.

The website: https://edsemble.com/cart

Theme: Dawn

Thank you so much for you help!

– Ann