Shopify Drag and Drop Editor — Flex Sections Update

Shopify’s New Drag and Drop Editor — Flex Sections Explained

Shopify is finally introducing a true drag-and-drop store editor, and it’s coming under the name Flex Sections. This feature, announced in Shopify’s Summer Editions 2023, promises to make store design more visual, intuitive, and code-free — a huge win for beginner merchants and experienced store owners alike.

Anyone who’s ever built a Shopify store knows how frustrating it can be to customize layout without touching code. While Online Store 2.0 gave merchants more control with “sections everywhere,” Flex Sections take it further — offering real-time, drag-and-drop layout editing inside the Online Store Editor. Think of it like a visual design mode where you can move, resize, and group elements just by dragging them around the screen.

This is part of Shopify’s push toward a truly visual builder, similar to what platforms like Wix and Squarespace have offered for years. The big difference is that Shopify still runs on a solid eCommerce engine that scales with your business. Flex Sections bring the flexibility creators have wanted for years without breaking your theme or code.

Once this feature launches, you’ll find it in your admin under Online Store → Themes → Customize. When you add a new section, you’ll see an Add Flex Section option. From there, you’ll be able to rearrange content in multiple directions, build responsive grids, and fine-tune spacing — all visually, with no code required.

Shopify has confirmed this feature isn’t live yet, but you can sign up for early access or simply stay tuned to upcoming releases. If you prefer, let me track the rollout for you — I cover every Shopify Editions update on this channel as they drop.

Design flexibility has always been one of Shopify’s biggest pain points. Whether you use a free or premium theme, editing your storefront often means adjusting code or reapplying customizations after updates. Flex Sections aim to remove that headache completely.

If you’re new to Shopify or still setting up your first store, you might want to start with the 30-Day Beginner’s Shopify Program — it walks you through setup, theme customization, and store structure step-by-step so you’re ready for updates like this.

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For more deep dives and beginner guides, visit ProfessorCommerce.com and explore our latest Shopify tutorials and Edition breakdowns.

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