Create a Product Attribute

Define a reusable property that sellers apply to their products.

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Overview

Creating an attribute is a two-step form. The “Details” step names the attribute and sets how it behaves. The “Type” step chooses how the value is stored, such as a single choice, multiple choices, a number with a unit, a toggle, or free text.

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Step 1: Start a new attribute

1. Go to “Settings” in the sidebar, then “Attributes”.
2. Click “Create”.

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Step 2: Enter the details

In the “Details” step:

1. Enter a “Name”, for example Material.
2. Optionally enter a “Handle”. If left blank, Mercur generates one from the name.
3. Optionally enter a “Description”.
4. Set the switches as needed:
   • “Required attribute”. If checked, a value must be set for this attribute on every product.
   • “Filterable attribute”. If checked, customers can filter products by this attribute on the storefront.
   • “Global attribute”. If checked, the attribute applies to all products across all categories. If unchecked, choose the “Categories” it applies to.
5. Click “Continue”.

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Step 3: Choose the type

In the “Type” step:

1. Select a “Type”:
   • “Single Select”. The seller picks one value from a list.
   • “Multi Select”. The seller picks one or more values from a list.
   • “Unit”. A number with a unit of measurement.
   • “Toggle”. A simple on or off value.
   • “Text Area”. Free text.
2. For “Single Select” and “Multi Select”, add the possible values sellers can choose from.
3. For “Multi Select” only, you can turn on “Use for variants”. When checked, the attribute defines product variants, for example size or color.

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Step 4: Create

Click “Create”. The new attribute appears in the list and is available to sellers.

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