Theme settings – Boostheme Help Center

Overview

The Theme Settings Data stores the current configuration of your theme.

It includes:

Your current Theme Settings values
Saved layout and configuration for some global sections (such as Header, Announcement Bar, Cart Drawer, etc.)
Preset configurations (default theme setups)

In simple terms:

Theme Settings Schema defines what you can configure
Theme Settings Data stores what you have actually configured

This file is managed automatically by Shopify.

How It Works

Whenever you change a setting in:

Online Store → Themes → Customize → Theme settings

Shopify saves those values into the theme’s configuration data.

These values control how your store behaves globally, including:

Colors
Fonts
Cart behavior
Free shipping
Compare feature
Social links
Search behavior
And more

Current Configuration

The Current configuration stores the settings currently active on your store.

It includes:

Typography (fonts)
Social media links
Search behavior
Badge and button styles
Color schemes
Global theme options

These values reflect what you see live on your storefront.

Color Schemes

Your theme may include multiple color schemes.

Each scheme stores:

Background color
Text color
Button colors
Accent colors

When you change colors in Theme Settings, the theme updates these values automatically.

Section Configurations

Some global sections (such as Header, Announcement Bar, or Cart Drawer) may store their configuration here.

This includes:

Section settings
Blocks and their order
Layout preferences

These configurations ensure your layout remains consistent.

Presets

The theme may include preset configurations (for example: Default preset).

A preset contains:

A predefined set of Theme Settings
Default layout setup
Default styling

Presets are used when:

Installing the theme for the first time
Resetting theme configuration

Your current configuration may differ from the preset.

Default Values

If a setting has not been configured manually, the theme automatically uses its default value.

This ensures the theme always works even if some settings are not changed.

Important Notes

Theme Settings Data is automatically managed by Shopify.
You normally do not need to edit it manually.
Changes made in the Theme Editor update this configuration instantly.
If you reset or switch themes, your current configuration may change.
Presets are templates — your live store uses the Current configuration.

Best Practices

Always use the Theme Editor to change settings.
Avoid manual edits unless necessary.
After major changes, preview your store to confirm everything works as expected.
If something looks incorrect, check Theme Settings first.