> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://www.boxhero.io/docs/llms.txt). Every page is available as Markdown by appending `.md` to its URL; this page is [Markdown](https://www.boxhero.io/docs/concepts/attributes.md).

# Attributes

> Attributes let you add extra details to each item in BoxHero, such as category, brand, size, color, and more. You can create and use these fields to organize and manage your items more easily.

![](https://assets.boxhero.io/docs/images/66f9695090c769d35d6889956d571beab8b44895c949e8271b31a3912673a4fc-1600x940.png)

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## How to Add Attributes

To add and manage your item attributes, go to `Data Center` > `Attributes`.

![](https://assets.boxhero.io/docs/images/f2443a6d3e1d88bce83276b9a151afbf37e05522498d26777d6be240aea6291a-2800x1190.jpg)

### 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).

![](https://assets.boxhero.io/docs/images/8cb11c0ca0e23f8826c387bee86d54ed2c1bf6527571c4bed52f2c0e0127cbb8-2800x1802.jpg)

> **Caution**
>
> **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. If you delete one, you can [restore it](#restore-deleted-attributes) anytime.

### Enter Attribute Data

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

![](https://assets.boxhero.io/docs/images/390527b98ec9d56d9bce3044271ec8fd61db53b2fc02928b386dbdda52c1dc96-1784x881.jpg)

> **Tip**
>
> 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

[Video](https://customer-0jrbilsa8yt3k758.cloudflarestream.com/4eab031dc6259b83c556971b0cad0a72/iframe?poster=https%3A%2F%2Fcustomer-0jrbilsa8yt3k758.cloudflarestream.com%2F4eab031dc6259b83c556971b0cad0a72%2Fthumbnails%2Fthumbnail.jpg%3Fheight%3D1080&letterboxColor=transparent)

#### 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.

![](https://assets.boxhero.io/docs/images/dfd8612f18b8b8a4ba72e78c1cd996df8ecaff7a4b6b20bc4ed9bf551c347dfe-2800x1507.jpg)

#### Sort by

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

![](https://assets.boxhero.io/docs/images/654c1f7f747647dafe2270a9ef1ef10019caa63298f9651b0d566095ab9538c0-2800x1540.jpg)

### B. On Your Phone

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

[Video](https://customer-0jrbilsa8yt3k758.cloudflarestream.com/5a5d250a73233e6358d90266161eb2f0/iframe?poster=https%3A%2F%2Fcustomer-0jrbilsa8yt3k758.cloudflarestream.com%2F5a5d250a73233e6358d90266161eb2f0%2Fthumbnails%2Fthumbnail.jpg%3Fheight%3D1080&letterboxColor=transparent)

## Edit History

`Edit History` shows a record of edits made to an item — the field that changed, its value before and after, when it happened, and who made the change.

To view changes to an item's details and attribute values, go to `Item List` > select an item > `···` (more) > `Edit History`.

![](https://assets.boxhero.io/docs/images/dd288a4c93cca30ed3db836de73a8d97f1ecf12cac1bddda45a877f5525a3880-2702x1531.jpg)

> **Tip**
>
> `Edit History` is available for [bundles](https://www.boxhero.io/docs/key-features/purchase-and-sales/bundles.md) too. \
> For bundles, it also tracks changes to the "Memo" field.

## Restore Deleted Attributes

If you delete an attribute by mistake, you can restore it from `Recently Deleted`.

Go to `Data Center` > `Attributes`, click the `···` (more) button in the top-right corner, and select `Recently Deleted`. Find the attribute you want and click `Restore`.

![](https://assets.boxhero.io/docs/images/230dbac74966bf9085f3e80de08f6d695be29ade405b3103dfc8395641e64554-2774x1443.jpg)

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## Frequently Asked Questions

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

- [Items & attributes](https://www.boxhero.io/docs/faq/inventory-and-transactions/items-and-attributes.md)