Configuration scope
The Store View chooser in the upper-left corner of many configuration pages filters the view of the page for a specific scope, and sets the value of some entities that are used by Commerce. It lists each level in the hierarchy by name, and is used to change the scope to another level. Any settings that represent the current scope are grayed out, so only those that represent the current scope setting are available. The scope is initially set to Default Config. For Admin users with restricted access, the list of available store views includes only those to which the user has permission to access.
| Level | Description |
|---|---|
| Default Config | The default system configuration. |
| Main Website | The name of the website at the top of the hierarchy. |
| Main Website Store | The name of the default store that is associated with the parent website. |
| Default Store View | The name of the default store view that is associated with the parent store. |
| Stores Configuration | Jumps to the Stores grid, and is the same as choosing Stores > All Stores from the Admin sidebar. |
Use system value
The Use System Value checkbox to the right of many configuration settings is used to either apply or override the default field value within the current configuration scope. The default field value cannot be changed when the checkbox is selected. To change the value, clear the checkbox and enter the new value. You are prompted to confirm whenever you change the system value.
The checkbox label changes according to the current scope, and always refers to the parent level that is one step up in the scope hierarchy. Because the parent level is a container for all the items below that level, the scope setting from the parent level is inherited unless it is overridden.
