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title: Assign attributes to a category
slug: configured-commerce/docs/assign-attributes-to-a-category
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createdAt: 2026-08-13T10:46:26.000Z
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Attributes are assigned to categories of products that may share similar properties across all products. For example, a category of Goggles may share Attributes such as Lens Type, Size, and Gender. To assign attributes to a category, follow the steps below:

1. Go to **Admin Console** > **Catalog** > **Categories**.
2. Click the **Edit** icon beside the category. You may need to expand the parent category to show the child categories if needed.

   ![Childcategories.png](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/BrbvVORKJ5iIeSMZye5kI/LEBBustUUhzYgvmzUamlQ-20260720-144648.png)
3. Select the **Attributes** finger tab.

   ![CategoryAttributes.png](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/BrbvVORKJ5iIeSMZye5kI/Sp1VpLX36FWk7CQEgtw_c-20260720-144648.png)
4. Click **Add Category Attribute**.
5. Select the **Attribute Type** from the drop-down list or search for an attribute name.
6. Ensure the **Active** toggle state displays **Yes**. If set to **No**, it does not show anywhere on the site as a filter.
7. Enter the appropriate **Sort Order** number.
8. Click **Save**.

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**Note**

Child categories do not inherit the attributes of a parent category. You must assign the attributes directly.
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