Enhance Workflow Management with Vertical Layout

Executive summary:

• Shopify Flow editor features a new vertical layout.
• Improves visibility, navigation, and workflow arrangement.
• Affects all Shopify Plus merchants utilizing the Flow tool.

What changed

The Flow editor now organizes workflows from top to bottom, using a clear configuration panel on the left and Sidekick on the right, allowing more workflow steps to appear on the screen for easier scrolling.

Why it matters

This update enhances user interface navigation and optimizes workflow management, making it easier for Shopify Plus merchants to arrange steps and improve efficiency in process alignment.

Role-specific impact

• Marketers: Quickly adapt automated marketing campaigns with improved step visibility.
• Developers: Develop and iterate on workflow scripts with clearer organization.
• Store admins: Easily manage store processes with an intuitive layout that reduces cognitive load.

Use-case example

Real-world scenario & metric

An online apparel retailer uses the vertical layout to streamline their order processing workflow, reducing order processing time by 15%.

Implementation checklist

1. Open Shopify Flow editor.
2. Click "Arrange workflow" in the lower-left corner to switch to vertical layout.
3. Review and manually adjust any specific step arrangements needed.
4. Save changes and monitor workflow performance.

FAQ

Q: Will existing workflows need to be manually updated?
A: No, existing workflows remain functional. The switch alters visual arrangement only.

Q: Can I revert to the old layout?
A: The update doesn’t allow reverting, but it enhances visibility and management.

Resources

Learn more about the new vertical layout in the Shopify Help Center.

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