# Customize auction widget text

The auction widget text is the wording customers see on the product page, such as button labels, messages, and auction status text.

Customizing this text helps you:

* Match your store’s tone and language
* Make auction actions clearer for customers
* Improve conversion and understanding

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### 🎯 What text can be customized?

You can edit text that appears on the auction widget, including:

* **Button text** (for example: *Place bid*)
* **Status messages** (for example: *Auction ended*)
* **Helper messages** (for example: *You haven’t bid on this lot yet*)
* **Error or notice messages** (for example: *You have no penny*)

These changes apply to **all auction widgets** in your store.

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### 🛠️ Step-by-step: Change auction widget text

1\. Open the app > click **Settings** > **Translations**

You will see a list of text fields used in the auction widget.

Each field includes:

* A **reference value**
* An **editable input** where you can enter your own text (**Default** column)

2\. In the **Default** tab, edit the text in the fields you want

3\. Click **Save** to update the changes.

Your updates will appear immediately on auction product pages.

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#### &#x20;Example

* Change the bid button text

**Default text:**\
`Place bid`

**Custom text:**\
[`Place your bid now`](#user-content-fn-1)[^1]

Result:\
Customers clearly understand what action they are taking.

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* Change a status message

**Default text:**\
`You haven't bid on this lot yet`

**Custom text:**\
`Be the first to place a bid!`

Result:\
More encouraging and action-focused message.

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**🙋 Still need support?**

If you still need help, please feel free to contact us at <hi@tipo.io>. We’ll be happy to assist you further.

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