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# coreSTORE - Inventory: Establishing an Attribute


# [coreSTORE - Inventory: Establishing an Attribute](https://app.tango.us/app/workflow/1c0dc0e2-a440-4e11-bd9a-bb09bcf2ba49?utm_source=markdown&utm_medium=markdown&utm_campaign=workflow%20export%20links)


In this guide, we will cover creating a new **attribute** for your variation items. For this example, we will create a **Size** attribute.

### 1. Click on Attributes


First, navigate to the **Inventory** menu option and select the **Attributes** submenu from the **coreSTORE menu bar**.

![Step 1 screenshot](https://tinyurl.com/24sz2wpv)

### 2. Click on Add Attribute


In the top-right corner of your **Attributes Dashboard**, click the **Add Attribute** button.

![Step 2 screenshot](https://tinyurl.com/2djksncp)

### 3. Attribute Name


In the Attribute Name field enter the name of your desired attribute, in this example we are going to use size.

![Step 3 screenshot](https://tinyurl.com/2dcph36x)

### 4. Use For Variation


Since this attribute will be used for a variation item, make sure to enable the **Use For Variation Item** option.

![Step 4 screenshot](https://tinyurl.com/226xoa7r)

### 5. Channels Options


You will also have the ability to use the attribute as a field on your established channels, such as a **custom field**, an **item filtering option**, or a **category**.

![Step 5 screenshot](https://tinyurl.com/2987n46j)

### 6. Click on OK


Click on **OK** to save your newly created attribute.

![Step 6 screenshot](https://tinyurl.com/2bhmzseu)

### 7. Attribute Dashboard


In the **Attribute Dashboard**, you should now see your newly created attribute. In the next guide, we will cover managing the values of an attribute.

![Step 7 screenshot](https://tinyurl.com/23ly6jm4)