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Learn how to effectively hide an accordion in LIQUID on your Shopify store if there's no content to display, without relying on JavaScript or jQuery.
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Introduction

Are you struggling with how to hide an accordion element in your Shopify store when it has no content? This can be a common issue when using LIQUID to create dynamic product pages that include accordion menus for displaying information such as descriptions and reviews. If you set an accordion to be visible even when there’s no content, it could lead to a confusing user experience.

In this guide, we will explore a straightforward solution for conditionally hiding accordions that lack content, all while adhering to best practices in LIQUID.

The Problem with Empty Accordions

When an accordion has no content, it can create clutter and poor navigation for your customers. Therefore, it’s essential to ensure that these accordions are hidden if they don’t serve a purpose. The challenge is to accomplish this without utilizing JavaScript or jQuery, as per your request.

Solution Overview

Conditional Display in LIQUID

At the heart of our solution is LIQUID's conditional statements that evaluate whether content exists. By adjusting the accordion code, we can determine if the corresponding block contains any content. If not, we will set it not to display.

Here’s a breakdown of how to implement this:

1. Edit Your LIQUID File

To hide an accordion when it has no content, you'll need to locate the section of your LIQUID file where the accordion is defined. Within that section, add a conditional statement to check for content before rendering the accordion.

Code Sample:

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In this snippet:

The if statement checks if customContent is empty.

When it is, the corresponding radio button input is hidden using style="display:none;".

If there is content, it will display as intended.

2. Structure Your Main Accordion Code

Your main accordion code remains largely the same. Ensure that the logic is clean and follows the LIQUID syntax. Here’s how you can structure the complete accordion segment:

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3. Testing the Changes

After making the code changes, it’s crucial to test the functionality:

Navigate to your product pages and verify that any accordion without content does not display.

Ensure that accordions with content function as expected, allowing users to click and expand the sections.

Conclusion

By implementing this straightforward LIQUID solution, you’ll enhance your Shopify store’s usability by preventing empty accordions from cluttering your product pages. Remember to always test before finalizing the changes to ensure everything works seamlessly.

This approach keeps your Shopify pages clean and improves the overall user experience, all without needing to dive into complex JavaScript or jQuery solutions. Happy coding!