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🎨 Currency Converter – Design & Styling

The Design & Styling section gives you complete control over the appearance of the Currency Converter on your storefront.


From flag styles and typography to colors, borders, and display preferences, these settings help you create a Currency Converter that feels like a natural part of your store while maintaining a smooth experience for international shoppers.


⚠️ Before You Begin


To access Design & Styling settings:


β†’ Open Hoppy Currency Converter


β†’ Complete the onboarding process


β†’ Open the Design tab


πŸ’‘ All design changes become visible on the storefront after saving.



🏳️ Flag Customization


This section controls how flags appear throughout the Currency Converter.


Changes apply to both:


  • The selected currency display
  • The dropdown currency list



🎨 Flag Style


Controls the visual appearance of flags.


Traditional


Displays standard flag images without additional styling.


Best for: Minimal and professional storefronts where you want flags to blend naturally into the design.



Modern


Displays flags with:


  • Rounded corners
  • Soft shadows
  • Subtle borders
  • Enhanced visual treatment


Best for: Modern storefronts that want the Currency Converter to stand out as a premium design element.


πŸ’‘ The selected style applies to every flag displayed by the Currency Converter.



πŸ”˜ Flag Theme


Controls the shape of the flags.


Round


Flags appear with softly rounded corners.


Circle


Flags appear inside a circular shape.


Flat


Flags appear with sharp corners and a traditional look.


The selected theme helps determine the overall visual personality of the widget.



πŸ”˜ Currency Selector Customization


These settings control the appearance of the main Currency Converter widget.



🎨 Theme


Controls the overall visual style of the Currency Converter container.


Default


A clean and simple appearance that blends naturally into most Shopify themes.


Modern Layer


Creates a layered visual effect behind the widget for additional depth and emphasis.


πŸ’‘ The Modern Layer effect automatically uses your selected background color.



πŸ‘€ Display Mode


Controls what information appears inside the Currency Converter.


Show Flag and Currency


Displays both the flag and currency information.


Show Flag Only


Displays only flags.


Show Currency Only


Displays only currency information.


This setting applies to both the selector and dropdown list.



πŸŒ“ Color Theme


Controls whether the Currency Converter uses a light or dark appearance.


Light


Uses a light background with darker text.


Dark


Uses a dark background with lighter text.


Automatic


Automatically matches the shopper's system preference.


πŸ’‘ Automatic mode helps the Currency Converter adapt naturally across different devices and browsing environments.



πŸ”€ Display Only Currency Codes


Controls how currency names appear.


Enabled


Displays short currency codes.


Examples:


  • USD
  • EUR
  • GBP


Disabled


Displays full currency names and codes.


Examples:


  • US Dollar (USD)
  • Euro (EUR)
  • British Pound (GBP)


This can help make the dropdown more compact when supporting many currencies.



🎨 Theme Customization


This section controls the core styling of the Currency Converter.



πŸ“¦ Border Style


Controls how the widget border is displayed.


Box Shadow


Adds a subtle shadow around the Currency Converter.


Border Line


Adds a visible border around the widget.


No Border


Removes borders and shadows completely.


Each option creates a different visual emphasis depending on your storefront style.



πŸ”€ Font Family


Controls the font used throughout the Currency Converter.


Use Theme Font


Matches your Shopify theme typography automatically.


Google Fonts


Choose from a variety of supported fonts.


Examples include:


  • Roboto
  • Open Sans
  • Montserrat
  • Poppins


πŸ’‘ Using your theme font typically creates the most seamless storefront experience.



🎨 Background Color


Controls the background color of the Currency Converter.


You can:


  • Use the color picker
  • Enter a Hex color value


Choose a color that complements your storefront while remaining easy to identify.



πŸ–ŠοΈ Text Color


Controls the color of text throughout the Currency Converter.


This includes:


  • Selected currency
  • Dropdown options
  • Labels


For best readability, ensure sufficient contrast between the text and background colors.



πŸ–±οΈ Mouseover Color


Controls the color shown when customers hover over currency options.


This helps customers clearly identify which option they are about to select.


A subtle contrast from the background color usually works best.



πŸ”½ Dropdown Icon Color


Controls the color of the dropdown indicator icon.


Matching this color with your text color often creates the most consistent appearance.



⚠️ Important Notes


Dark Theme Overrides Some Colors


When using:


  • Dark Theme
  • Automatic Theme (while a shopper uses dark mode)


The Currency Converter may use optimized dark-mode colors instead of your selected background and text colors.


For advanced dark mode customization, use Custom CSS.



Layer Theme Uses Background Color


The Modern Layer theme automatically generates its layered effect using the selected background color.


Changing the background color also changes the layer appearance.



Display Mode Applies Everywhere


Display Mode settings affect:


  • The selected currency display
  • Dropdown currency options


Both locations always remain synchronized.



Font Changes Apply Globally


The selected font affects all Currency Converter text, including:


  • Selected currency
  • Dropdown options
  • Search results (when applicable)



Need More Customization?


For advanced styling beyond the Design tab, use:


Advanced β†’ Custom CSS


This allows developers to apply fully custom styles to the Currency Converter.



πŸš€ Final Result


Once configured successfully:


βœ… The Currency Converter matches your storefront branding


βœ… Flags display in your preferred style and shape


βœ… Colors and typography feel consistent with your theme


βœ… Currency selection remains clear and easy to use


βœ… International shoppers enjoy a more polished experience


βœ… The Currency Converter feels like a natural part of your storefront


A well-designed Currency Converter not only looks betterβ€”it also helps create a smoother and more trustworthy shopping experience for customers around the world. 🌍


Updated on: 14/07/2026

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