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Product: Options Name

Learn how to manage product option names (like Size, Color, Material) using the Bulk Product Editor.

Overview​

Product options define the variants available for your products. Shopify supports up to 3 option names per product, which create the variant structure. The Bulk Product Editor allows you to standardize option names across multiple products.

Common Option Name Examples​

  • Option 1: Size, Color, Style, Type
  • Option 2: Color, Material, Finish, Pattern
  • Option 3: Material, Finish, Weight, Length

Accessing Option Name Fields​

  1. Navigate to the Bulk Product Editor
  2. Select the products you want to edit
  3. In the field selector, choose:
    • Product: Option 1 Name - Primary variant attribute
    • Product: Option 2 Name - Secondary variant attribute
    • Product: Option 3 Name - Tertiary variant attribute

Option 1 Name​

Option 1 Name is typically used for the primary variant attribute like Size, Color, or Style.

Best Practices for Option 1​

  • Use consistent naming across similar products
  • Choose the most important differentiating factor
  • Common examples: "Size", "Color", "Style", "Type"

Common Use Cases​

  1. Apparel: Size (XS, S, M, L, XL)
  2. Accessories: Color (Red, Blue, Green)
  3. Electronics: Model (Basic, Pro, Premium)

Option 2 Name​

Option 2 Name is the secondary variant attribute for products that have multiple variant dimensions.

Best Practices for Option 2​

  • Complement Option 1 with a different attribute
  • Maintain consistency within product categories
  • Examples: "Color" when Size is Option 1, "Material" when Style is primary

Common Combinations​

  1. Size + Color: T-shirts with multiple sizes and colors
  2. Style + Material: Bags with different styles and materials
  3. Type + Finish: Hardware with different types and finishes

Option 3 Name​

Option 3 Name is the tertiary variant attribute for products with complex variant structures.

Best Practices for Option 3​

  • Only use when necessary (creates many variants)
  • Consider variant limit (100 variants max per product)
  • Examples: "Material", "Finish", "Weight", "Length"

Complex Product Examples​

  1. Furniture: Size + Color + Material
  2. Jewelry: Style + Metal + Stone
  3. Tools: Type + Size + Finish

Bulk Editing Options​

Setting New Option Names​

  1. Select products with similar variant structures
  2. Choose the option field to edit
  3. Enter the new option name
  4. Apply changes to update all selected products

Standardizing Option Names​

  1. Filter products by category or type
  2. Review current option names for inconsistencies
  3. Choose standardized names for your product line
  4. Apply bulk changes to align naming

Important Considerations​

Variant Impact​

  • Changing option names doesn't affect existing variants
  • Variant values remain unchanged
  • Only the option label changes

SEO Benefits​

  • Consistent option names improve product findability
  • Clear option names help customer understanding
  • Standardized naming supports better filtering

Inventory Management​

  • Option names affect how variants are displayed
  • Consistent naming simplifies inventory tracking
  • Clear options reduce customer confusion

Common Scenarios​

Scenario 1: Standardizing Apparel Options​

Problem: Mixed option names across clothing products

  • Some use "Size", others use "Sizes" or "Clothing Size"

Solution:

  1. Filter all apparel products
  2. Select Option 1 Name field
  3. Set standard value: "Size"
  4. Apply to all selected products

Scenario 2: Adding Secondary Options​

Problem: Products only have one option but need two

  • T-shirts only have Size, need to add Color

Solution:

  1. Select products needing Color option
  2. Choose Option 2 Name field
  3. Set value: "Color"
  4. Add color variants separately

Scenario 3: Simplifying Complex Options​

Problem: Too many option levels creating confusion

  • Products have Size + Color + Material + Style (too complex)

Solution:

  1. Identify most important 2-3 attributes
  2. Combine less important attributes into product title
  3. Standardize remaining options
  4. Update option names accordingly

Tips for Success​

Planning Option Structure​

  1. Analyze your product catalog before making changes
  2. Group similar products for consistent option naming
  3. Consider customer perspective when choosing names
  4. Test with a small batch before bulk applying

Maintaining Consistency​

  1. Document your option naming standards
  2. Train team members on naming conventions
  3. Regular audits to catch inconsistencies
  4. Use filters to identify products needing updates

Next Steps​

After setting up option names:

  1. Configure variant option values
  2. Set up product variants
  3. Learn about bulk pricing