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How do I add a field to a checkout in WooCommerce?

Last updated on January 10, 2023 @ 12:11 pm

Adding a new field to a checkout in WooCommerce can be done in a number of ways. One way is to add a new widget to the WooCommerce checkout page.

Another way is to create a custom WooCommerce checkout form. The following steps outline how to add a new field to a WooCommerce checkout:.

1. Navigate to the WooCommerce checkout page.

2. Click on the “Widgets” tab.

3. Select the “Add new widget” button.

4. Enter the name for the new field in the “Widget Name” field.

5. Select the “WooCommerce checkout form” template from the list.

6. Click on the “Create” button.

7. Enter the details for the new field in the “Field Name” and “Field Description” fields.

8. Click on the “Save” button.

9. Click on the “Preview” button to preview the new field on the checkout page.

10. Click on the “Publish” button to publish the changes to the WooCommerce checkout page.

11. Click on the “Testing” button to test the new field on the checkout page.

12. Click on the “Home” tab to return to the WooCommerce checkout page.

13. Click on the “Categories” tab.

14. Click on the “Add new category” button.

15. Enter the details for the new category in the “Category Name” and “Category Description” fields.

16. Click on the “Preview” button to preview the new category on the checkout page.

17. Click on the “Products” tab.

18. Click on the “Add new product” button.

19. Enter the details for the new product in the “Product Name”, “Product Description”, and “Price” fields.

20. Click on the “Preview” button to preview the new product on the checkout page.

PRO TIP: Adding a field to a checkout in WooCommerce can be done by following the instructions in the article “How do I add a field to a checkout in WooCommerce?”. However, it is important to note that only certain fields can be added this way, and that adding a field to the checkout may not always be possible or may not work as intended.
Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.