How to Change the "Sold Out" Badge Text in Shopify's Dawn Theme

Let's rewind a bit, shall we? To that time when I was as clueless about Shopify themes as a fish out of water. Oh, buddy, it was like wandering inside a labyrinth of codes, somewhere between excitement and utter chaos. But hey, transforming chaos into clarity is our kind of weekend adventure, right?

So, you’re peeking through your Shopify store, and there it is—the "Sold Out" badge glaring like a pesky gnat. You imagine something more understated, maybe just "Sold," because, let’s face it, simplicity is elegance’s middle name. The assistant sends you off to find this mystical creature called the "product-template.liquid," but alas, it remains elusive. A tiny tweak at the curvature of our digital labyrinth, let’s solve this conundrum together.

Finding the Elusive Badge Text

Alright, let's dive beneath the layers. First stop—the rabbit hole of your Shopify admin panel. It’s a bit like stepping into Diagon Alley for the first time; everything seems mysterious yet inviting.

Enter your Shopify Admin World
Gear up and log in to your Shopify admin dashboard. It’s like donning your superhero cape, poised for action.
The Hidden Path: Editing Code
Click on Online Store from the left sidebar. Beware, this path leads deep into the coding wilderness. Under Themes, you'll spot your currently active theme—Dawn. Hit Actions > Edit code. Keep calm; we’re not coding mutants here but curious souls ready to tinker.
The Quest for Language Editing Files
Here's a twist: Instead of looking for a ghostly "product-template.liquid," our journey steers us to a file called "en.default.json". It resides under Locales—tricksters, these naming conventions.
Unveiling the Arcane Lines
Open up en.default.json. It feels like flipping through a dusty old tome loaded with magical incantations. Not to worry—our focus is sharp. Use Ctrl + F (or Cmd + F on a Mac) and search for "sold_out" because treasures are often hidden in plain sight.

"products":
  {
    "product": {
      "sold_out": "Sold Out"
    }
  }

Cast the Spell of Change
With trembling fingers and steely resolve, change "Sold Out" to just "Sold". It’s like adding a final brushstroke to a masterpiece—a subtle yet profound transformation.

"products":
  {
    "product": {
      "sold_out": "Sold"
    }
  }

Seal Your Magic
Click Save. We pause for a moment—a minor ceremony—to savor our triumph as course creators and digital artisans.

The Art of Testing and Revelry

Now we dance a little jig. Why? Because we don’t merely assume our spell worked; we verify like true knights of digital lore.

Head back to your Shopify storefront. Picture yourself as an adventurous cyber explorer, retracing your path through what seemed impossible. Review some of your "sold out" products. Look at them with a twinkling eye, noticing the subtle change—the "Sold" badge sitting gracefully without the extra baggage of "Out."

Revelations and Reflections

Remember our early days? The sense of unfamiliarity? Now, not only have we conquered a seemingly opaque digital forest, but we’ve also levitated above it, seeing the whole landscape. Yes, we’ve journeyed together, from reflecting on labyrinthine paths to tweaking the very badge of an online marketplace. What a gallant voyage!

And this isn’t just about Shopify badges, my dear friends. It’s about gaining the confidence to adapt, to change the digital world around us to better reflect who we are—or just what our customers need to see. At the end of the day, we’re all navigating different bits of code, be it words on a page or emotions in a heart. Thanks for sharing this path of curiosity and discovery with me. Until next time, happy tinkering!