Add a descriptive attribute

To add a descriptive attribute to your product:

1. Find the product.

2. Select a field in the product row, and from the Actions menu, click Descriptive Attributes. A list of available descriptive attributes for the product displays.

3. Click New. The New Attribute page displays. Add the following information:

   • The Language field is set to your store's default language.

   • In the Name field, type the name of the attribute, such as "DryCleanOnly" or "MachineWashable". This name must be in your store's default language.

   • In the Description field, type a brief description of the attribute.

   • Under Type:

     • Select the Text check box if your attribute contains text, such as a name.

     • Select the Whole Number check box if your attribute contains numbers, such as a size.

     • Select the Decimal Number check box if your attribute contains decimal points, such as a half size for shoes.

4. Click OK to save the attribute.

Notes:

• You must first create descriptive attributes in the store's default language, followed by any supported languages.

• An attribute value must exist for each descriptive attribute.

• If the changes to the catalog data do not display in the store, the Site Administrator may need to remove the currently cached JSP pages.

Related concepts

• Product Management tools

Related tasks

• Listing defining or descriptive attributes

• Change a descriptive attribute

• Add a defining attribute

• Add an attribute value

• Change an attribute value