And Continue selling when out of stock is checked,
→ The "Add to Cart" button on the storefront will automatically display as "Pre-Order", allowing customers to place an order in advance.
Steps to Enable Pre-Order:
Step 1: From your Shopify admin, go to Products → All Products.
Step 2: Click to open the product that is currently sold out.
Step 3: In the Inventory section, check the option Continue selling when out of stock.
You’re all set!
Your product is now available for pre-order. Customers can purchase it even when the stock is depleted, and the button will display "Pre-Order" instead of "Add to Cart".