Which metafields and metaobjects can I edit in GLC?
You can edit translations for metafields and metaobject fields that Shopify makes available in Manage translation. Where you find a field depends on where the content is stored.
Common field types you can translate
| Field type | Shopify type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Legacy text | string | A label saved in an older metafield |
| Single-line text | single_line_text_field | A short label such as “Size guide” |
| Multi-line text | multi_line_text_field | Product care instructions |
| List of single-line text values | list.single_line_text_field | A list of product features |
For details on Shopify field types and translation support, see Shopify’s metafield documentation and Shopify’s notes on metafield translations.
Where to find the field in GLC
Go to Language and open Manage translation for the language you want to edit. Then choose the section that matches where the content is stored.
| If the content is stored in… | Open… |
|---|---|
| A product metafield | Product → select the product → Metafields |
| A store-level metafield | Online store → Store metadata → Metafield |
| A metaobject entry | Online store → Metaobjects → select the entry |
If a product metafield links to a list of metaobjects (list.metaobject_reference), open Online store → Metaobjects and edit the text in each linked entry. For example, if a product page displays FAQs from linked metaobjects, open each FAQ entry to translate its question and answer.
Once you find the field, enter your translation and save it. See Edit translations.
If you can’t find the field, send the exact text and the storefront page URL to [email protected]. We’ll help you check where it’s stored and whether it’s available for translation.