> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.laravelshopper.dev/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Managing Attributes

> Create product attributes for variations like size, color, and material.

Attributes define the characteristics of your products. They're essential for creating product variants and helping customers filter and compare products.

## Overview

Attributes describe product properties such as:

* **Size** - Small, Medium, Large, XL
* **Color** - Red, Blue, Green, Black
* **Material** - Cotton, Polyester, Leather
* **Storage** - 64GB, 128GB, 256GB

## Accessing Attributes

Click on **Attributes** in the sidebar to access attribute management.

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## Creating an Attribute

To create a new attribute:

1. Click the **Create** button
2. Define the attribute details
3. Add attribute values
4. Click **Save**

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### Attribute Fields

| Field           | Required | Description                                     |
| --------------- | -------- | ----------------------------------------------- |
| **Name**        | Yes      | The attribute name (e.g., "Color", "Size")      |
| **Type**        | Yes      | How values are selected (dropdown, radio, etc.) |
| **Description** | No       | Explain what this attribute represents          |
| **Enabled**     | No       | Toggle to activate the attribute                |

### Attribute Types

Choose how customers will select attribute values:

| Type              | Best For                            |
| ----------------- | ----------------------------------- |
| **Dropdown**      | Many options (countries, sizes)     |
| **Radio buttons** | Few options with clear differences  |
| **Checkbox**      | Multiple selections allowed         |
| **Color swatch**  | Color selection with visual preview |
| **Text**          | Custom customer input               |

## Attribute Values

After creating an attribute, add the possible values:

| Attribute | Example Values                         |
| --------- | -------------------------------------- |
| Size      | XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL                   |
| Color     | Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Black, White |
| Material  | Cotton, Wool, Polyester, Silk          |

## Using Attributes on Products

Once created, attributes can be assigned to products:

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Attributes enable you to:

* Create product variants (e.g., a shirt in multiple sizes)
* Allow customers to filter products
* Compare products with similar attributes

## Common Attribute Examples

### Fashion / Apparel

| Attribute | Values                  |
| --------- | ----------------------- |
| Size      | XS, S, M, L, XL         |
| Color     | Various colors          |
| Material  | Cotton, Polyester, etc. |
| Fit       | Slim, Regular, Loose    |

### Electronics

| Attribute | Values               |
| --------- | -------------------- |
| Storage   | 64GB, 128GB, 256GB   |
| Color     | Black, White, Silver |
| Memory    | 4GB, 8GB, 16GB       |

### Food & Beverages

| Attribute | Values                   |
| --------- | ------------------------ |
| Weight    | 250g, 500g, 1kg          |
| Flavor    | Vanilla, Chocolate, etc. |

## Best Practices

<Tip>
  Create attributes before adding products. It's easier to set up your attribute structure first and then assign them to products.
</Tip>

* **Be consistent** - Use the same attribute names across similar products
* **Keep it simple** - Only create attributes that help customers make decisions
* **Use clear names** - Attribute names should be instantly understandable
* **Order logically** - Arrange values in a logical order (S, M, L, not M, S, L)

For developer details, see the [Attributes documentation](/v2/attributes).