Add a General Attribute

A general attribute type includes non-traceable attributes such as flavor, color, scent, and size.  The terms for a general attribute will vary based on the general attribute's name.  For example; a flavor general attribute may have the terms, Strawberry, Orange, Pineapple, and a size general attribute may have the terms Small, Medium, and Large.  Before adding products with general attributes such as flavor, color, and size, the products' general attributes must first be added.

 

Add a general attribute

  1. Go to the Products menu in the Sales sidebar and click Attributes.
  2. Click Add.     
    • The Add Attribute pop-up window will open.                                                                                     
  3. Type the general Attribute Name.                                                                                                general_name.png
  4. Click the Attribute Type drop-down and select the General attribute type.                                      general_type.png
  5. Click Next to proceed with adding the general terms.
  6. Type the name of the general term and press Enter. 

    You can enter multiple general terms by typing the name of each term, then pressing Enter.

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  7. Click Confirm to add the general terms.

    A general attribute cannot be deleted but it can be made inactive by changing the status (clicking its Status toggle). When an attribute is inactive it will not be available for selection when adding products.  Individual attribute terms can also be made unavailable by clicking the term's Visibility toggle.