Every e-commerce professional has their preferred way of viewing product data. ShopifyMate's user preset system remembers your table configuration, so you never have to reconfigure your workspace. This guide shows you how to leverage presets for maximum productivity.

What Are Table User Presets?

User presets are automatic configuration saves that remember how you've set up your product tables. Unlike manual save buttons, ShopifyMate continuously saves your preferences as you work.

What Gets Saved Automatically

✅ Column visibility (which columns are shown/hidden)
✅ Column order (the sequence of columns left to right)
✅ Column widths (your custom sizing adjustments)
✅ Default sort column and direction
✅ Table density preferences
✅ Per-page row count settings

How Presets Work

The preset system is completely transparent - it works in the background without requiring any action from you.

Automatic Saving

Every time you:

Show or hide a column
Reorder columns by dragging
Resize a column
Change the sort order
Adjust rows per page

...your changes are instantly saved to your user profile. No "Save" button needed.

Automatic Loading

When you return to ShopifyMate:

Your column configuration is restored
Sort preferences are applied
The table looks exactly as you left it

Designing Your Ideal Table Layout

Think about your typical workflow and design a table layout that supports it. Here are some strategies:

For Quick Product Review

If you frequently scan products quickly:

Show: Image, Title, Price, Vendor
Hide: SKU, Handle, Compare At Price, Tags
Sort by: Title (A-Z) for easy scanning

For Price Analysis

When comparing pricing across products:

Show: Title, Vendor, Price, Compare At Price, Store
Hide: Image, Description, SKU, Tags
Sort by: Price (high to low) to see premium items first

For Export Preparation

Before exporting to Shopify:

Show: All relevant Shopify fields (Title, Vendor, Type, Tags, Price)
Hide: Internal fields (Store, scraped metadata)
Sort by: Product Type to group similar products

Pro Tip: Context Switching

While presets save your most recent configuration, you can quickly adjust columns for different tasks. The new configuration becomes your preset automatically. Think of it as a "last used" memory that adapts to your current needs.

Preset Persistence Across Devices

Your presets are stored in your user account, not locally in your browser. This means:

Same experience everywhere - Log in from any device and see your configuration
Team consistency - Each team member has their own presets
No local storage issues - Clearing browser cache won't affect your presets

Resetting to Defaults

If you want to start fresh with the default table configuration:

Open the Column visibility panel
Click "Reset to Defaults"
This resets both visibility and ordering
Your new default configuration becomes your preset

Presets in Different Tables

ShopifyMate has multiple table views, and each maintains its own presets:

Catalog Table

The main product catalog view. Your preset here affects how you browse all products from all stores.

List Tables

Each product list has its own table. You can configure lists differently based on their purpose.

Workflow Examples

Morning Research Routine

1. Log in to ShopifyMate - table loads with your preset
2. Filter by "New" products (added today)
3. Quickly scan with your minimal column view
4. Add interesting products to your research list

Export Day Workflow

1. Switch to full column view for final review
2. Verify all fields are correctly filled
3. Sort by Product Type for organized export
4. Select products and export to CSV
5. Your export-focused preset is now saved for next time

Best Practices

Preset Best Practices

✅ Start with minimal columns, add as needed
✅ Put frequently-edited columns on the left
✅ Use the Image column for quick visual reference
✅ Hide columns you never use to reduce clutter
✅ Set a default sort that matches your workflow
✅ Adjust rows per page based on your screen size

Conclusion

Table user presets are a small feature with big productivity impact. By automatically remembering your configuration, ShopifyMate eliminates the friction of setting up your workspace every session.

Take a few minutes to design your ideal table layout, and enjoy the time savings every day as your preset configuration greets you automatically.

Using Table User Presets for Efficient Product Workflows