Side by Side: A Love Story Between Buttons and Selectors

Picture this: just the other day, in our quaint little shop—let's call it "Widget Wonderland"—we had a minor hitch. Our humble quantity selector fancied itself a recluse, sitting all aloof above the 'Add to Cart' button. A few curses and mumbled prayers later, we sought to bring these two lovebirds together, side by side, for a seamless shopping experience. Perhaps you, too, find yourself tangled in such digital design woes with your Shopify store using the Impact theme. Well, fret not, friend, for today’s tale is all about reuniting these beloved elements using the magic of HTML and CSS.

Meanwhile, Back in the Code

Picture us, huddled over the keyboard, exchanging knowing glances. The stage was set to customize our Shopify theme - ah, the sweet smell of challenge in the air. For those sharing our plight, the plan is simple: let’s usher the quantity selector next to the 'Add to Cart’ button so they can whisper sweet nothings.

Step 1: Preparation—The Calm Before the Code

Backup Your Theme: This is no quaint beach stroll. Imagine it more akin to scaling a mountain sans rope. Always have a backup in case our code dragons misbehave. Head to your Shopify Admin panel, navigate to Online Store > Themes, and download a fresh backup of your theme. Safety first—words always best spoken before the wind howls and thunder rolls.

Step 2: Entering the La La Land of Code

Theme Customization: Dive into the 'liquid' tininess of it all by clicking on Actions > Edit code next to your Impact theme. You're about to wander where only the brave explore—hold your breath.

Step 3: The Great Hunt for product-template.liquid

Finding Your Muse: Within the 'Sections' folder, locate product-template.liquid. This file is the heart—the very soul—of your product page layout. Here, our dramatis personae, the quantity selector, and the 'Add to Cart' button, dwell. We need them snug as bugs in a rug.

Step 4: Tweaking the HTML

Adjust the Layout: Search (Ctrl + F, our trusted ally) for anything resembling quantity selector and Add to Cart. Our mission: place these two in a loving embrace, side by side.

Here's a little secret potion—that is HTML magic—to set them into proximity:

<div class="quantity-cart-wrapper">
  {{ 'quantity_selector_code' }} {{ 'add_to_cart_button_code' }}
</div>

Oh, don't be shy—this bit of pseudo-code represents where the quantity selector and the 'Add to Cart' button should shine together.

Step 5: The CSS Enchantment

CSS Dance Party: Now, shuffle to the 'Assets' folder. Open your theme.css and slip in a couple of CSS class dance moves to get our duo rocking side by side:

.quantity-cart-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between; /* Ensures they'll enjoy some quality time */
  gap: 10px; /* Adds a smidgen of breathing space */
}

And just like that, you're armed with the flair to reposition these elements. Flexbox is as powerful as that enchanted broom sweeping floors unbidden.

Step 6: Check the New Look

Your Moment of Truth: Return to your Shopify store front and refresh. Watch with bated breath as the quantity selector and the 'Add to Cart' button stand proudly together, unified at last.

A Toast to New Beginnings

Ah, warm satisfaction on a toasted bagel. With nimble fingers and some savvy code, we’ve conjured alignment and turned our initial problem into a great accomplishment. Here's to better designs and more delightful shopping experiences—one theme tweak at a time. As always, we're in this together, every step, every keystroke. Let’s share the joy of such digital discoveries - may your quantity selectors forever find their place by the 'Add to Cart' button's side.

And just like that, we sign off this charming escapade feeling quite like wizards, indeed.