Header settings

General settings

Desktop logo position	Displays the logo in the header: Top left: Displays the logo above the main menu, and aligns the logo and menu items to the left. Top center: Displays the logo above the main menu, and aligns the logo and menu items in the center. Middle left: Displays the logo in line with the main menu, centered vertically, and aligned to the left. Middle center (default): Displays the logo in the center of the header *Changes of logo position you can view on a large screen, such as a desktop.
Menu	You can click on “Create menu” to create a new menu from this step or if you have created a footer menu before, add from the list.
Desktop menu type	Dropdown menu: A classic menu style that displays a list of links in a dropdown format when clicked. Mega menu: An expansive menu style that can showcase multiple columns of content, including menu items, links, and featured collection (collection image and button to collection detail page). The overlay background adds an interactive and visually appealing touch to the menu design. Drawer: A compact menu that slides in from the side of the screen, offering a sleek and space-saving navigation solution.
Sticky header (when menu type is dropdown menu or mega menu)	None – without sticky header. On scroll up: The header shows on the screen as customers scroll up. Disappears when the customer scrolls down. Always: The header shows on the screen as customers scroll down and up. Always, reduced logo size: The header shows on the screen as customers scroll down and up. Size of the logo is reduced when the sticky header is displayed.
Show separator line	Shows a line to visually separate the header (Mega menu) from the page's content.

Example of Main Menu for header

Color

Setting	Description
Color scheme	Applying a chosen color scheme to the header from a suggested list of color schemes automatically updates all associated colors for a cohesive and professional look across your website (text color, background color, icon color.
Menu color scheme	Applying a chosen color scheme to a dropdown menu, mega menu or drawer from a suggested list of color schemes automatically updates all associated colors for a cohesive and professional look across your website (text color, background color.

Search

Setting	Description
Show search	Activate this option to display a search bar, making it easy for customers to find products or information on your store.
Enable voice search	Allow customers to search using voice commands for a faster and more convenient browsing experience.

Country/region selector

Setting	Description
Enable country/region selector (To add a country/region, go to your market settings)	If you add a country selector to your theme, then your customers can choose their country or region from a dropdown list of countries and regions that you've added in your Shopify Payments settings. The local currency is also displayed in the dropdown list beside each country or region. *If your store is on the Shopify Plus plan, then your store automatically sets your customers' country or region and currency based on their IP address.
Show country flag	Display or hide the flag of the selected country by marking the checkbox or removing the mark.
Show country name	Display or hide the name of the selected country by marking the checkbox or removing the mark.
Show currency code	Display or hide the currency code of the selected country by marking the checkbox or removing the mark.

Language selector

Setting

Description

Enable language selector (To add a language, go to your language settings)

Providing content in your customers' native language can improve sales by making it easier for them to understand your marketing, product details, shipping, and return policies. This is particularly important for international customers. To enable multiple languages on your Shopify store, you can create separate URLs for each translated version of your content. When a customer lands on a translated URL, your store will automatically display the corresponding translated version, if available.

*Make sure that you have a multi-setup of languages in your store settings.

Show ISO code

Display the ISO language code (e.g., “EN” for English or “FR” for French) in the language selector for easy identification.

Customer accounts log in

Setting

Description

Show avatar

To manage customer accounts, go to your customer accounts settings.

Display a customer's avatar in the header when they are signed in with their Shop account. This feature personalizes the shopping experience by visually indicating that the customer is logged in.

To display customer avatars in your store, ensure the Shop channel is installed, and Shop Pay is activated.

Adding Customer Avatars to Your Store

Follow these steps to enable customer avatars:

From your Shopify admin, navigate to Online Store > Themes.
Locate the theme you want to edit and click Customize.
In the Header section, enable the Show Avatar option.
Click Save, then click Publish.

Store selector

Setting

Description

Show icon

Before activating the icon make these steps:

Navigate to the Features: Locate the “Features” in the settings panel above the footer;
Add the Store Selector: Within the “Features”, find and add the “Store Selector” section. Set this section.

Then

Mark the checkbox labeled “Show Icon”. This will activate the icon that opens the Store Selector pop-up once the feature is set.

Mobile layout

Setting	Description
Mobile logo position	Center Left

Spacing

Setting	Description
Bottom margin	Adjust the space below the header to create separation from the rest of the content.

Section paddings

Setting	Description
Top padding	The “Top padding” setting allows you to adjust the amount of space at the top of the header using a slider.
Bottom padding	The “Bottom padding” setting functions similarly to the “Section top padding” setting, but controls the space at the bottom of the header.