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Update quantity

To update quantity is to change the number of units of a particular item.

In plain English

This means adjusting the item count for one specific product. The number of units for that particular item is changed to a different amount.

In context

Here, it requests changing the number of units for a particular item in the cart.

Situation
Using carts, promotions, checkout, delivery choices, and order confirmation
What it communicates
requests a change to the number of units for a cart item

Meaning limits

The term itself does not say which item is involved or what the new number is.

Examples

“After finding one more pack, he updated the quantity of that item from two to three.”

Core meaning

“To keep only two mugs in the cart, update the quantity from three to two.”

In context