# Attributes

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## How to Add Attributes

To add and manage your item attributes, go to <mark style="color:$primary;">`Data Center`</mark> > <mark style="color:$primary;">`Attributes`</mark>.

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### Types of Attributes

* **Text**: Enter general text or numbers.
* **Number**: Enter whole or decimal numbers.
* **Date**: Enter a date (e.g., 2027-10-08).
* **Barcode**: Enter alphanumeric characters for barcode printing and scanning.
* **File:** Upload images, documents, and other files to your items (Max: 10 MB).

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{% hint style="warning" %}
**Note**: Item name, SKU, barcode, cost, and price are built-in fields — they're always present and can't be renamed or deleted. Custom attributes, by contrast, are fully editable.
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### Enter Attribute Data

Once you’ve added attributes, you can enter the relevant data for each one during the item registration process.

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When you select an attribute, you’ll see a list of suggestions (i.e. autocomplete list) based on what you’ve entered before.
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## Grouping & Sorting

Items can be grouped and viewed based on attributes. For example, you can view items by color or brand.

### A. On Your Computer

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#### Group by

You can **group items multiple times** and create nested categories. For example, you can first group by type, then further group by *brand*, and then by *name*, for a more detailed and organized structure.

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#### Sorting Options

You can also **sort** **items** alphabetically (A to Z) or by stock quantity, either from largest to smallest or vice versa.

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### B. On Your Phone

You can group, filter, and sort items in the same way on the mobile app.

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**Looking for more info?** Find answers to common questions in our FAQ.

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[Items & attributes](/docs/faq/inventory-and-transactions/items-and-attributes.md)
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