Magento 2 enable template path hints

Today we discuss how in Magento 2 enable template path hints. This topic will cover how to enable template path hints on frontend and also backend too. There are two ways to enable the template path hints. One way is to enable hints from admin configurations and the other way is by using MySql query.

Using Admin Panel

Front end

Store > Configuration > Advanced > Developer > Debug > Enabled

Template Path Hints for Storefront > Yes

Admin Panel

Store > Configuration > Advanced > Developer > Debug > Enabled

Template Path Hints for Admin > Yes

Using Mysql Query

Enable Temaote Path Hints

UPDATE core_config_data SET value = '1' WHERE path LIKE '%template_hints%';

Disable Temaote Path Hints

UPDATE core_config_data SET value = '0' WHERE path LIKE '%template_hints%';

Note: this command only work if it have already entry in core_config_data table.

Qaisar Satti

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