What Types of Content Can Be Added to Custom Fields & Additional Product Tabs in PrestaShop?

Providing customers with detailed and engaging product information is essential for improving their shopping experience. With the Custom Fields & Tabs on Product Page module, you can enrich your PrestaShop product pages by adding extra product tabs and custom fields.

But what types of content can you include in these custom fields and tabs? This guide will walk you through the different content types you can add, along with practical examples.

Types of content you can add

This module supports multiple content types, allowing you to add various types of information to your product pages. Here are the available content types and how they can be used effectively:

1. Text fields

Use case: Adding simple text-based information

• Rich text area: Allows formatted text with bold, italics, lists, and links.

Example: A clothing store can add a "Care Instructions" section explaining how to wash and maintain the product.

• Text input field: For short, plain text entries.

Example: A book store can add an "Author Name" field to display the writer of a book.

• Rich text editor: A more advanced editor for detailed descriptions.

Example: An electronics store can add a "Technical Specifications" tab with bullet points and images.

2. HTML code

Use case: Embedding custom HTML content

This field allows you to add links, styled text, embedded videos, or custom HTML elements.

Example: A gadget store can embed a YouTube review video directly into the product page.

3. Checkboxes

Use case: Allowing multiple selections

This is useful when you want customers to see multiple product features.

Example: A laptop retailer can use checkboxes to list features like "Touchscreen", "Backlit Keyboard", or "Fingerprint Sensor".

4. Select options (Dropdown menus)

Use case: Providing predefined choices

Dropdown menus let customers select one option from a list.

Example: A furniture store can allow customers to select a "Wood Type" from options like Oak, Walnut, or Pine.

5. Date & Date-time pickers

Use case: Allowing customers to select a date or time

• Date picker: Allows users to select a specific date.

Example: A pre-order system can let customers choose an "Expected Delivery Date".

• Date-time picker: Includes both date and time selection.

Example: A restaurant offering meal kits can have a "Preferred Delivery Slot" field.

6. Color picker

Use case: Letting customers select colors visually

Allows users to choose a color from a palette.

Example: A custom T-shirt store can add a "Choose your shirt color" option.

7. Image upload

Use case: Displaying additional product images

Lets you upload and display images related to the product.

Example: A furniture store can show "Different Angle Views" of a sofa in an extra tab.

8. File upload (PDF, Manuals, etc.)

Use case: Providing downloadable content

This is useful for attaching product manuals, warranty documents, or guides.

Example: A tech store can allow customers to download a "User Manual" in PDF format.

9. Number fields

Use case: Collecting numerical input

Allows users to enter numeric values.

Example: A fitness equipment store can add a "Weight Capacity (kg)" field to indicate the maximum load a machine can handle.

With the Custom Fields & Tabs on Product Page module, you can enrich your product pages with various types of content - whether it's text, images, videos, dropdown menus, or downloadable files. This flexibility allows you to provide customers with all the information they need to make informed purchasing decisions.

Would you like to learn how to configure these custom fields? Stay tuned for our next tutorial!