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# Displaying specific variants (using SKU or barcode)

By default, Variantify displays all variants of a product when variant display is enabled.

In some cases, you may want to display **only specific variants** instead.
This article explains how to do that using SKUs or barcodes.



# When should you use specific variants display?

Displaying specific variants is useful if you want to:

* Show only selected colors or sizes
* Build collections with precise variant control
* Exclude variants without changing your Shopify products
* Create curated or campaign-specific collections

This method gives you full control over **which variants appear**, without affecting your product catalog.



# How specific variants display works

Instead of splitting all variants automatically, Variantify lets you:

* Manually choose **exact variants**
* Identify them by **SKU or barcode**
* Display only those variants in a collection

Variants that are not selected will not appear.



# Step 1 – Create a manual collection

Specific variants display works **only with manual collections**.

1. Open **Variantify**
2. Go to **Collections** and Click **Create collection**
3. Choose **Manual collection**

This allows you to control exactly which variants are displayed.



# Step 2 – Choose the variants

When adding products to the manual collection:

1. Select **Add specific variants by SKU or barcode**
2. Choose **SKU** or **Barcode** as the identifier
3. Enter the values for the variants you want to display  
   (one per line)
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Only the matching variants will be included.



# Step 3 – Enable variant display

1. Toggle **Variant Display → ON** for the collection
2. Choose a variant title format
3. Save your changes

Your collection will now display **only the selected variants**.



# Important rules to know

* Each SKU or barcode must be **unique**
* Values must match **exactly** what is defined in Shopify
* Variants without a SKU or barcode cannot be selected
* This does **not** modify your Shopify products or inventory



## How this differs from standard variant display

| Standard variant display | Specific variants display |
| ---- |
| Splits all variants | Displays only selected variants |
| Works with smart collections | Requires manual collections |
| Option-based (Color, Size) | Identifier-based (SKU / Barcode) |

Both methods can be used depending on your use case.



# Common use cases

* “Show only red and blue variants”
* “Display only variants used in a campaign”
* “Exclude specific materials or finishes”
* “Create a collection of best-selling variants”