> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://staylime.com/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://staylime.com/docs/avante-themes/faq.md).

# FAQ

- [Overview](https://staylime.com/docs/avante-themes/faq/overview.md): Browse frequently asked questions about the Avante Shopify theme organized by topic: setup, navigation, products, localization, performance, and design.
- [Theme setup](https://staylime.com/docs/avante-themes/faq/theme-setup.md): Answers to common questions about installing, updating,  and configuring Avante for the first time.
- [What's the difference between Adelle, Bloop, Ariste, Vortex, and Avante?](https://staylime.com/docs/avante-themes/faq/theme-setup/whats-the-difference-between-adelle-bloop-ariste-vortex-and-avante.md): Adelle, Bloop, Ariste, Vortex, and Avante are style presets within one theme, not separate products. Switch between them in Theme settings → Theme style.
- [My theme settings reset after an update — what happened?](https://staylime.com/docs/avante-themes/faq/theme-setup/my-theme-settings-reset-after-an-update-what-happened.md): Minor updates preserve settings, but major Avante updates can reset colors, fonts, and layouts due to structural changes. Products and menus are never affected.
- [Can I use custom fonts?](https://staylime.com/docs/avante-themes/faq/theme-setup/can-i-use-custom-fonts.md): Use custom fonts in Avante: pick from Google Fonts in Theme settings → Typography (no code needed), or upload a WOFF/WOFF2 file with a small code edit.
- [Fonts not displaying in Safari or Firefox](https://staylime.com/docs/avante-themes/faq/theme-setup/fonts-not-displaying-in-safari-or-firefox.md): After Avante v14, fonts may revert to defaults in Safari and Firefox due to a CSS error in font-variables.liquid. Update the theme or apply the fix.
- [How to remove "Powered by Shopify" from the footer](https://staylime.com/docs/avante-themes/faq/theme-setup/how-to-remove-powered-by-shopify-from-the-footer.md): Hide the "Powered by Shopify" link in Avante using Custom CSS — the most reliable method. Also covers editing theme code as an alternative.
- ["Failed to load the page" in Shopify Theme Editor — how to fix](https://staylime.com/docs/avante-themes/faq/theme-setup/failed-to-load-the-page-in-shopify-theme-editor-how-to-fix.md): Fix the "Failed to load the page" error in the Shopify Theme Editor with the Avante theme. Common causes: Preload links on hover setting, VPN or proxy, multiple people editing at the same time.
- [How do I change button colors and hover style?](https://staylime.com/docs/avante-themes/faq/theme-setup/how-do-i-change-button-colors-and-hover-style.md): Button colors, hover state, and shape are controlled in Theme settings — here's where to find each setting.
- [Navigation](https://staylime.com/docs/avante-themes/faq/navigation.md): Answers to common questions about setting up menus,  dropdowns, mega menu, and header behavior in Avante.
- [Mega menu isn't working / dropdowns won't open](https://staylime.com/docs/avante-themes/faq/navigation/mega-menu-isnt-working-dropdowns-wont-open.md): Fix Avante mega menu issues: the Dropdown link field must exactly match a navigation menu item name and must not be translated by localization apps.
- [How do I create nested / dropdown menus?](https://staylime.com/docs/avante-themes/faq/navigation/how-do-i-create-nested-dropdown-menus.md): Create nested dropdown menus in Avante by dragging menu items under a parent in Shopify Admin → Content → Menus. The theme supports up to 3 levels.
- [Transparent header isn't working](https://staylime.com/docs/avante-themes/faq/navigation/transparent-header-isnt-working.md): Transparent navigation in Avante needs two settings: the global toggle in Theme settings → Appearance, and the first section set to "Overlap by navigation."
- [On mobile, tapping a parent menu item navigates away instead of expanding the submenu](https://staylime.com/docs/avante-themes/faq/navigation/on-mobile-tapping-a-parent-menu-item-navigates-away-instead-of-expanding-the-submenu.md): By default, tapping menu text navigates and tapping the arrow expands. Use a CSS snippet to disable parent-link navigation on mobile in Avante.
- [Pages & templates](https://staylime.com/docs/avante-themes/faq/pages-and-templates.md): Create and manage pages in the Avante Shopify theme: custom page templates, About Us and FAQ pages, and fixes for templates not showing in Shopify Admin.
- [How do I create a new page with a custom template?](https://staylime.com/docs/avante-themes/faq/pages-and-templates/how-do-i-create-a-new-page-with-a-custom-template.md): Build unique page layouts in the Avante Shopify theme: create a custom page template, assign it to any page, and add it to your navigation menu.
- [How do I create an About Us page and add it to my menu?](https://staylime.com/docs/avante-themes/faq/pages-and-templates/how-do-i-create-an-about-us-page-and-add-it-to-my-menu.md): Create an About Us page in the Avante Shopify theme: assign the ready-made about template, add your story, and link it in your navigation menu.
- [How do I create a FAQ page with expandable questions?](https://staylime.com/docs/avante-themes/faq/pages-and-templates/how-do-i-create-a-faq-page-with-expandable-questions.md): Create a FAQ page in Avante: add a new page in Shopify Admin, assign the FAQ template, then add Collapsible tabs in the Theme Editor for expandable Q\&A blocks.
- [A page template isn't showing in the Shopify Admin dropdown](https://staylime.com/docs/avante-themes/faq/pages-and-templates/a-page-template-isnt-showing-in-the-shopify-admin-dropdown.md): Shopify Admin only shows templates from the published (Live) theme. Templates created in a draft theme won't appear — create them in the live theme instead.
- [Products & variants](https://staylime.com/docs/avante-themes/faq/products-and-variants.md): Answers to common product and variant questions in Avante: color swatches, linked products, unavailable variants, Quick View demo text, and more.
- [Products show as sold out or unavailable on the live store](https://staylime.com/docs/avante-themes/faq/products-and-variants/products-show-as-sold-out-or-unavailable-on-the-live-store.md): Products look in stock in the Shopify editor but show as sold out on your live store? Fix it via Markets, shipping zones, locations, and variants.
- [How do I show color swatches?](https://staylime.com/docs/avante-themes/faq/products-and-variants/how-do-i-show-color-swatches.md): Enable color swatches in Avante: go to Theme settings → Variant selector → Color pills, enter your variant label name, and pick Swatch or Image style.
- [Why aren't my collection filters showing up?](https://staylime.com/docs/avante-themes/faq/products-and-variants/why-arent-my-collection-filters-showing-up.md): Collection filters in Avante require the free Shopify Search & Discovery app. Install it, configure filters in its settings, and they appear automatically.
- [How do I set up Linked Products?](https://staylime.com/docs/avante-themes/faq/products-and-variants/how-do-i-set-up-linked-products.md): Set up Linked Products in Avante to display separate products as color swatches on the product page, letting each color appear individually on collection pages.
- [How do I show different content per product?](https://staylime.com/docs/avante-themes/faq/products-and-variants/how-do-i-show-different-content-per-product.md): Display product-specific size charts, care instructions, or material notes in Avante using metafield-driven collapsible tabs and pop-up blocks.
- [How to edit or remove demo text from Quick View?](https://staylime.com/docs/avante-themes/faq/products-and-variants/how-to-edit-or-remove-demo-text-from-quick-view.md): Quick View placeholder text lives in the Products → quick-view template in the Theme Editor. Open it and edit or delete the demo blocks directly.
- [Can I add a wishlist?](https://staylime.com/docs/avante-themes/faq/products-and-variants/can-i-add-a-wishlist.md): Avante has no built-in wishlist — a wishlist needs server-side customer data, which themes can't store. Add one with a Shopify wishlist app like Wishlist Plus or Growave.
- [Performance](https://staylime.com/docs/avante-themes/faq/performance.md): Performance-related FAQ for Avante: store speed optimization, unresponsive checkout buttons, and recommended image and video sizes.
- [Store speed & PageSpeed optimization](https://staylime.com/docs/avante-themes/faq/performance/store-speed-and-pagespeed-optimization.md): Optimize Avante store speed: limit apps, compress images and videos, reduce redirects, and learn why a perfect 100 PageSpeed score isn't possible on Shopify.
- [Image & video size recommendations](https://staylime.com/docs/avante-themes/faq/performance/image-and-video-size-recommendations.md): Recommended image and video sizes for the Avante theme: high-res but compressed images, portrait mobile images for banners, and light, short videos to keep your store fast.


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