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How Do I Customize Checkout Fields in WooCommerce?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 1:18 pm

When you first set up WooCommerce, there are a few basic fields that are required in order to get started. However, as your business grows, you may find that you need to add additional fields to the checkout process in order to collect the information you need from your customers. In this article, we’ll show you how to customize checkout fields in WooCommerce.

Adding New Fields to the Checkout Process

If you need to add new fields to the checkout process, you can do so by going to WooCommerce > Settings > Checkout. On this page, you’ll see a list of all the default fields that are included in the checkout process. To add a new field, simply click on the Add Field button.

This will open up a popup window where you can configure your new field. First, you’ll need to give your field a label. This is the name of the field that will be displayed to your customers.

Next, you’ll need to choose a field type. The type of field will determine what kind of information can be entered into it. For example, if you want your customers to enter their date of birth, you would choose the Datepicker field type.

PRO TIP: The following article contains instructions on how to customize checkout fields in WooCommerce. Please be aware that if you are not comfortable with code, or are not familiar with WooCommerce, these instructions may not be suitable for you. Proceed with caution and at your own risk.

Once you’ve chosen a field type, you’ll need to configure its settings. Each field type has its own unique settings that you’ll need to configure.

For example, the Datepicker field type has settings for the format and placeholder text. Once you’ve configured all of the settings for your new field, simply click on the Save Changes button and your new field will be added to the checkout process.

Removing Fields from the Checkout Process

If there are any fields that you don’t want to include in the checkout process, you can remove them by going to WooCommerce > Settings > Checkout and clicking on the Remove button next to the field that you want to remove. Please note that some fields cannot be removed because they’re required for WooCommerce to function properly.

Conclusion

Adding or removing fields from the checkout process in WooCommerce is relatively easy and only requires a few clicks. By adding new fields, you can collect additional information from your customers which can be helpful for your business. Similarly, by removing unwanted fields, you can streamline the checkout process and make it simpler for your customers.

Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

Cloud infrastructure engineer and tech mess solver.