Boardwalk Block Guide

Size Chart Block

Everything you need to set up and customize the Size Chart block — from creating your size chart page in Shopify to displaying it in a pop-up modal on your product pages.

About

A size chart is a reference guide that helps your customers find the right fit by listing measurements for each available size. Size charts are especially important for clothing, footwear, and accessories — they reduce guesswork, build buyer confidence, and help cut down on returns.

In the Boardwalk theme, the Size Chart block adds a clickable link with a ruler icon to your product page. When a customer clicks the link, a pop-up modal opens displaying the contents of a Shopify page you choose. This means you can include tables, images, measuring instructions, or any other content you'd normally put on a page — and it all appears in a clean overlay without navigating away from the product.


How to Set Up the Size Chart Block

Follow these steps to add a size chart to any product page in your Shopify store using the Boardwalk theme.

1
Create a Size Chart Page

In your Shopify admin, go to Online Store → Pages and click Add page. Give your page a title (e.g., "Size Chart" or "Fit Guide") and add your sizing content in the page editor. You can use tables, images, text, or any combination. When you're finished, click Save.

Note: This page is created in the Shopify admin under Online Store → Pages — not in the Theme Editor. The Size Chart block pulls content from this page and displays it inside the pop-up modal.

2
Open the Theme Editor

In your Shopify admin, go to Online Store → Themes, find Boardwalk, and click Customize. Use the page selector dropdown at the top center of the editor to navigate to a product page.

3
Add the Size Chart Block

In the Theme Editor sidebar, find the product content area and click Add block. Choose Size Chart from the block list. The block will appear as a text link with a ruler icon.

4
Select Your Size Chart Page

Click the Size Chart block in the sidebar to open its settings. Use the Page picker to select the page you created in Step 1. The page title will be used as the modal heading, and the page content will appear inside the modal body.

Important: The block will not display on your storefront until you select a page. If no page is assigned, the size chart link is hidden automatically.

5
Customize the Link Text (Optional)

By default, the link reads "Size chart." You can change this to anything you like — for example, "Fit guide," "Measurements," or "Sizing help" — by editing the Link text field in the block settings.

6
Save and Preview

Click Save in the Theme Editor. Preview your product page and click the size chart link to verify that the modal opens and displays your content correctly.


Block Settings

These settings are available when you click the Size Chart block in the Theme Editor sidebar.

Size Chart Block Settings

Page

Select the Shopify page that contains your size chart or fit guide content. The page title becomes the modal heading, and the full page content is displayed inside the modal body. If no page is selected, the block will not appear on the storefront.

Link text

The text displayed on the clickable link next to the ruler icon. Change this to match your brand voice or the type of content being shown (e.g., "Fit guide," "Sizing help," or "Measurements").


Built-In Features

The Size Chart block includes features that work automatically — no apps or custom code needed.

Feature Overview

Pop-up modal display

The size chart opens in a centered pop-up overlay on top of the product page. Customers can view sizing information without being taken to a different page, keeping them focused on the product they're shopping for.

Scrollable content area

If your size chart page has a lot of content — such as multiple tables or detailed measuring instructions — the modal body scrolls independently, so customers can browse through everything without the modal becoming too tall for the screen.

Responsive sizing

On mobile devices, the modal expands to fill nearly the full screen for easy reading. On tablets and desktops, it appears as a centered panel with a comfortable reading width that adjusts at larger screen sizes.

Table formatting

Tables inside the modal are automatically styled to span the full width with clean borders and readable spacing. Header cells appear bold and column text is left-aligned, so your size data is easy to scan.

Keyboard and accessibility support

The modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or clicking the close button. When the modal opens, focus is moved to the close button. When the modal is closed, focus returns to the size chart link so keyboard users don't lose their place on the page.

Background overlay

A semi-transparent dark overlay appears behind the modal, dimming the rest of the page. Clicking the overlay closes the modal, giving customers an easy and intuitive way to return to the product page.

Smooth animations

The modal slides up and fades in when opened, creating a polished transition that feels natural and keeps the browsing experience smooth.

Color scheme integration

The modal background, text, and borders automatically use your theme's color scheme settings. This means the size chart will match the look and feel of the rest of your store without any extra styling.


Admin Steps and Requirements

The Size Chart block requires some setup in the Shopify admin before it will work as expected in your theme.

Before You Begin

A Shopify page is required

The Size Chart block displays content from a Shopify page. You must create this page first in Online Store → Pages before setting up the block. Without a linked page, the block will not appear on your storefront.

Use tables for best results

If your size chart includes measurement data, use the table tool in the Shopify page editor to create your chart. Tables inside the modal are automatically formatted with full-width styling, clean borders, and readable spacing.

Images are supported

You can include images on your size chart page (such as measurement diagrams or fit illustrations). Images inside the modal are automatically scaled to fit the available width.

Product page placement

The Size Chart block is designed for use on product pages. It works best when placed inside a product content group near your variant options or product description so customers can easily check sizing before adding an item to their cart.


Tips for Creating a Great Size Chart

A well-organized size chart can make a real difference in reducing returns and helping customers feel confident about their purchase. Here are some suggestions for getting the most out of the Size Chart block.

Include both measurement systems. If you sell internationally, add columns for both inches and centimeters so all customers can easily find their size.

Add measuring instructions. A short paragraph or diagram explaining how to measure (chest, waist, hips, inseam, etc.) helps customers get accurate measurements before they compare to your chart.

Keep it specific. If different product categories have different sizing (e.g., tops vs. bottoms), consider creating separate size chart pages and using a different Size Chart block for each product template.

Use clear headers. Label your table columns clearly (e.g., "Size," "Chest (in)," "Chest (cm)") so the data is easy to scan at a glance.


Frequently Asked Questions

The Size Chart block only appears when a page is assigned to it. Open the block settings in the Theme Editor and make sure you've selected a page using the Page picker. If the page field is empty, the block is automatically hidden on the storefront.
Yes. You can create multiple pages in the Shopify admin (e.g., "Tops Size Chart," "Bottoms Size Chart," "Footwear Size Chart") and then assign different pages to the Size Chart block on different product templates. This way, each product can link to the size chart most relevant to it.
Yes. The modal displays the full content of the linked Shopify page, so anything you add to that page will appear inside the pop-up — including images, videos, tables, and formatted text. Images are automatically scaled to fit the modal width.
The modal heading is pulled automatically from the title of the Shopify page you selected. To change the heading, edit the page title in Online Store → Pages in your Shopify admin.
Absolutely. Even though the block is named "Size Chart," it can display the content of any Shopify page. You could use it for a fit guide, a materials reference, care instructions, or any other information you'd like to show in a pop-up on the product page. Just change the Link text to match what you're displaying.