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Version: 1.x

Meta Data Keys

What is product meta data?​

Every WooCommerce product can carry extra fields beyond its name and price — things like a size, an engraving message, a supplier code, or data added by other plugins. WooCommerce stores these as meta data: each entry has a key (the field's name, e.g. engraving) and a value (e.g. "Happy Birthday").

What the Meta Data Keys setting does​

By default, when you add a product to the cart only its standard details are copied. The Meta Data Keys setting (Product Panel → Settings) lets you choose which product meta keys should be copied onto the cart line item — and therefore saved on the order.

For example, adding engraving to the list means that whenever you add an engravable product to the cart, its engraving value travels with it onto the order.

Choosing keys​

Start typing in the Meta Data Keys field:

  • Suggestions are the meta keys found on the products already synced to this device.
  • If the key you need isn't listed (for example, it only exists on products not yet synced), just type the exact key name and choose Add "…" as a custom key.
  • Selected keys appear as chips; remove one by tapping its ✕.

The keys you choose are saved with your other panel settings and apply to both the table and grid (tile) views.

Tips​

  • Meta keys are case-sensitive and must match the key stored on the product exactly.
  • Keys beginning with an underscore (e.g. _size) are "hidden"/internal WooCommerce meta. They still work here if that's where your data lives.