How to enable the Duplicate button

Store Design

Topic summary

A user is unable to find the duplicate button for sections in the Kalles theme on Shopify 2.0. An attached image shows the expected location of this button.

Proposed Solutions:

  • Method 1: Check the theme customizer for a duplicate icon (two overlapping squares) in section settings
  • Method 2: Manually add a new section of the same type and reconfigure settings
  • Method 3: Edit theme code by copying the section’s Liquid file, renaming it, and adding it back through the editor

Current Status:
The original poster cannot use Methods 1 or 2 and needs clarification on Method 3, specifically:

  • How to identify the correct section file name in the theme code
  • Whether there’s a way to locate it through the theme editor or Liquid files

The issue may stem from the Kalles theme limiting built-in duplication functionality. The discussion remains open with the user awaiting guidance on code-level implementation.

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1

Hello, I have an issue ! I can’t find the button to duplicate a section (see the image). I’m using the “Kalles” theme and Shopify 2.0. Can someone tell me how to do it ? Thanks!

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2

The “Kalles” theme in Shopify 2.0 may not have a built-in Duplicate Section button, as some themes limit this functionality. However, here are a few ways you can duplicate a section:

Method 1: Check for a Duplicate Button1. Go to Shopify Admin → Online Store → Themes.

  1. Click Customize next to your Kalles theme.
  2. Locate the section you want to duplicate.
  3. Check if there’s a Duplicate icon (two overlapping squares) or an option in the section settings.
  4. If available, click Duplicate and move the new section as needed.

Method 2: Manually Add a Similar Section

If the theme does not support duplication directly, you can:

  1. Click Add Section in the theme editor.
  2. Select the same section type and manually configure it to match the original.

Method 3: Modify Theme Code

If duplication isn’t available in the theme editor:

  1. Go to Online Store → Themes → Click Actions → Edit Code.
  2. Find the section’s Liquid file inside Sections.
  3. Copy the existing section file, rename it, and modify it as needed.
  4. Add the new section in the theme editor.

If you still don’t see the option, it might be restricted by the Kalles theme developers. You can check their documentation or contact their support for help.

Let me know if you need more details!

3

Thank you for your quick response! I cannot use Method 1 or 2, so I need more details about Method 3. I am unsure about the exact name of the section file I need to edit. How can I identify the correct section file in the theme code? Is there a way to find it in the theme editor or the Liquid files? thank you :slightly_smiling_face: