Liquid Layout Tag

Using Layout Tag

Liquid layout tag specifies Shopify theme layouts for pages.

Introduction to Liquid Layout Tag

The Liquid layout tag in Shopify is a powerful tool that determines which layout template should be used for rendering a particular page. This tag is essential for defining the structure and design of pages within Shopify themes. Understanding how to use the layout tag effectively can help you customize the look and feel of your Shopify store.

Basic Syntax of the Layout Tag

The layout tag is simple to use in your Liquid templates. It is typically placed at the top of a template file to specify which layout file should wrap the template. The basic syntax is as follows:

Default Layouts in Shopify

Shopify themes usually come with default layout files, such as theme.liquid. When you don't specify a layout, Shopify will use the default layout file. However, you can override this by explicitly stating a different layout in your template file using the layout tag.

Specifying Custom Layouts

To specify a custom layout, ensure that the layout file exists in your theme's layout directory. You can then use the layout tag to apply it to your page:

Conditional Layouts

Sometimes, you may need different layouts based on certain conditions. You can achieve this by using Liquid's logic tags to determine which layout to use. Here's an example:

Best Practices for Using Layout Tags

Always define a default layout to avoid rendering issues.
Group related templates under the same layout to maintain consistent design.
Use descriptive names for layout files for better maintainability.