# How to create attributes

> Published: 2026-06-18
> Updated: 2026-07-08
> Category: Manage
> Canonical: https://finalpos.com/help/create-attributes

To create an attribute, go to Manage → Products → Attributes and choose Add Attribute. Give it a name (such as Size or Color), add its option values (such as Small, Medium, Large), and create it. You then use attributes on a product to generate variants.

## Key takeaways

- Attributes are the reusable options (like Size or Color) and their values that define product variants.
- Create them under Manage → Products → Attributes → Add Attribute.
- Give the attribute a name (required, up to 50 characters) and add its option values.
- You can rename, reorder (drag), and delete option values later from Manage values.
- An attribute that's in use by variants can't be deleted until it's removed from those products.

## What is an attribute?

An attribute is a reusable **option** that turns a single product into multiple variants — for example, a **Size** attribute with the values Small, Medium, and Large, or a **Color** attribute with Red and Blue. The attribute is the option type; its **values** are the choices. You create attributes once, then use them on products to generate variants.

## How to create an attribute

1. In the Merchant Hub, go to **Manage → Products → Attributes**.
2. Choose **Add Attribute**.
3. Enter a **Name** (required, up to 50 characters) — for example **Color**, **Size**, or **Material**.
4. Under **Option Values**, type a value and press **+ or Enter** to add it (for example, Red, then Blue). Add all the values you need; you can't add duplicate values.
5. Choose **Create attribute**. It's now available to use on your products.

## Managing an attribute's values

Open an attribute and use **Manage values** to **add, rename, reorder (drag to reorder), or delete** its option values at any time.

## Renaming or deleting an attribute

- Use **Rename Attribute** to change its name.
- To **delete** an attribute, open it and choose Delete attribute. An attribute that's **in use by variants can't be deleted** — you'll need to remove it from those products first.

## Using attributes to make variants

Once you have attributes, you select them on a product to generate variants. You can also create a new attribute on the fly while setting up variants. See "How to set up variants for your products."

## FAQ

**Q: Where do I create attributes?**
A: In the Merchant Hub, go to Manage → Products → Attributes and choose Add Attribute.

**Q: What's the difference between an attribute and a value?**
A: The attribute is the option type (for example, Size); its values are the choices (Small, Medium, Large).

**Q: How do I add or reorder values later?**
A: Open the attribute and use Manage values — you can add, rename, reorder (drag), or delete values.

**Q: Why can't I delete an attribute?**
A: It's in use by variants. Remove it from those products first, then delete it.