Add descriptive attributes

You might want to add a descriptive attribute to a product if you need an additional descriptions to add clarification for customers. For example, some pieces of clothing should only be dry cleaned, never washed. A descriptive attribute can specify the dry clean only condition.

About this task

To add a descriptive attribute:

  1. Open the Catalogs tool.

  2. Find the product that you want to add a descriptive attribute to.

  3. In the list view, right-click the product; then click Open. The Product Properties view displays.

  4. Click the Descriptive Attributes tab.

  5. Click New

    . A row is added to the list.

  6. Click on a field in the table; then press Enter, or click Edit

    . The field is editable.

  7. Complete the following information:

    Option Description
    Display name The name of the attribute to be displayed in the storefront. This field can be edited in multiple languages.
    Data Type The type of attribute such as text, whole number, or decimal number. When you select a data type, the attribute value section displays. This field is not editable.
    Sequence The order in which the object is displayed. Numbers are displayed in ascending order.
    Value The name of the attribute associated with the product, such as color and size. The attribute name is determined when the product group is created. For example, the product group "Men's carpenter jeans" can have two attributes: color and size. Each product within this group includes color and size values, such as "Men's carpenter jeans, indigo blue, 36 inch waist and 38 inch length". This field can be edited in multiple languages.
    Description A brief description. This field can be edited in multiple languages.

  8. Click Save and Close, or click Close.