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# Attribute Types

## Learn about the attribute types available in Plytix and their uses.

This article provides an overview of the available attribute types, when to use them and the filter types they provide.

 

| [Overview](https://help.plytix.com/en/attribute-types#overview) <https://help.plytix.com/en/attribute-types#short-text>[Plain Text](https://help.plytix.com/en/attribute-types#plain-text) [HTML](https://help.plytix.com/en/attribute-types#HTML) [Integer](https://help.plytix.com/en/attribute-types#Integer) | [Decimal](https://help.plytix.com/en/attribute-types#decimal) [Dropdown](https://help.plytix.com/en/attribute-types#dropdown) [Multi-Select](https://help.plytix.com/en/attribute-types#multi-select) [Date](https://help.plytix.com/en/attribute-types#date) [URL](https://help.plytix.com/en/attribute-types#URL) | [Boolean](https://help.plytix.com/en/attribute-types#boolean) [Media (single)](https://help.plytix.com/en/attribute-types#media-single) [Media Gallery](https://help.plytix.com/en/attribute-types#media-gallery) [Completeness](https://help.plytix.com/en/attribute-types#completeness) [Formula attribute](https://help.plytix.com/en/attribute-types#computed) |
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### Overview

Here is a quick overview graphic of all of the information. Scroll down to find further information about each individual attribute type.

 

[![attribute\_types](https://help.plytix.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Help%20center/Help%20Center%20Images/HC%20-%20Attribute%20types/attribute_types.png?width=670&height=357&name=attribute_types.png)](https://help.plytix.com/hubfs/attribute%20types%20overview%20Dec.2020.png)

 

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### Plain Text

The **Plain text** attribute works for both short values, like names and identifiers, and longer content, like descriptions, instructions, or warranty text.

 

#### Available filters

- is defined
- isn't defined
- contains
- doesn't contain
- equal to
- not equal to

The system attribute **SKU** is a plain text attribute. If you ever need to filter out a list of SKUs you can simply apply a filter saying "SKU contains any of" and insert these SKUs (this can even be done via copy and paste from a file). This filtering option allows you to filter out up to 100 SKUs at a time. 

![overview-filter\_sku](https://help.plytix.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Help%20center/Help%20Center%20Images/HC%20-%20Attribute%20types/overview-filter_sku.png?width=670&height=357&name=overview-filter_sku.png)

💡 Plain Text Attributes also allow you to filter on character count. This filter conditions ensures you to comply with any SEO standards by identifying content that has either too many or too little characters.

To filter on character count simply: 

1. Select a Short Text Attribute in the "**Filter section**" of the "**Product Overview**"
2. Enable the box "**Character count**"
3. Choose the condition you wish to filter on
4. Type in the character count
5. Click '**Apply filter**'

![overview-filter-character\_count](https://help.plytix.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Help%20center/Help%20Center%20Images/HC%20-%20Attribute%20types/overview-filter-character_count.png?width=670&height=357&name=overview-filter-character_count.png)

If you want to limit the amount of characters in a plain text attribute, check the box in the "Settings" section when you create it, then type the number of characters for your limit.

![Short text](https://help.plytix.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Help%20center/Getting%20Started/Attribute%20Types/Short%20text.png?width=670&height=415&name=Short%20text.png)

In the event you try to add a value over the limit, the attribute will turn red and tell you how many characters are over the limit.

![attribute-short\_text-character\_limits](https://help.plytix.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Help%20center/Help%20Center%20Images/HC%20-%20Attribute%20types/attribute-short_text-character_limits.png?width=670&height=357&name=attribute-short_text-character_limits.png)

 

 

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### HTML

For content that uses styling when exporting outputs in HTML/Rich Text format. 

[![attribute-html](https://help.plytix.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Help%20center/Help%20Center%20Images/HC%20-%20Attribute%20types/attribute-html.png?width=670&height=357&name=attribute-html.png)](https://help.plytix.com/hubfs/HTML%20-%20HC.png)

#### Available filters

- is defined
- isn't defined
- contains
- doesn't contain
- equal to
- not equal to

⚠️  JavaScript is not supported.

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### Integer Number

A numerical input that only allows for whole numbers. Useable for quantities, numerical identifiers, weight in grams, volume in ml/oz.

![attribute-integer\_number](https://help.plytix.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Help%20center/Help%20Center%20Images/HC%20-%20Attribute%20types/attribute-integer_number.png?width=670&height=357&name=attribute-integer_number.png)

 

⚠️  If you input anything other than an integer, you will get an error message. You can add up to **16 characters** in an integer attribute. 

#### Available filters

- is defined
- isn't defined
- equal to
- not equal to
- greater than
- greater than or equal to
- less than
- less than or equal to

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### Decimal Number

A numerical input that allows for decimal numbers.

 

![attribute-decimal\_number](https://help.plytix.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Help%20center/Help%20Center%20Images/HC%20-%20Attribute%20types/attribute-decimal_number.png?width=670&height=357&name=attribute-decimal_number.png)

 

**Filter Type:**

- is defined
- isn't defined
- equal to
- not equal to
- greater than
- greater than or equal to
- less than
- less than or equal to

 

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### Dropdown

For a set of options where only one option can apply at a time, i.e a color or size.

[![attribute-dropdown](https://help.plytix.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Help%20center/Help%20Center%20Images/HC%20-%20Attribute%20types/attribute-dropdown.png?width=670&height=357&name=attribute-dropdown.png)](https://help.plytix.com/hubfs/Help%20center/To%20Be%20Organize/Dropdown.png)

ℹ️ When editing a dropdown attribute, you can choose to 'Restrict' adding new options on import so that the value for this attribute can only be one of the options you have already added. This can help avoid new options being added accidentally in the case of misspellings or capitalization changes. [Learn more about restricting the options for a dropdown attribute here.](https://help.plytix.com/en/restricting-options-of-dropdown-or-multiselect-attributes)

⚠️  Dropdown Attributes are limited to 1000 options. 

#### Available filters

- is defined
- isn't defined
- equal to
- not equal to
- contains any of
- doesn't contain any of

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### Multiselect

For a set of options when multiple options can apply simultaneously, i.e. color combinations or available retail outlets (web shop, retail store...)

[![attribute-multiselect](https://help.plytix.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Help%20center/Help%20Center%20Images/HC%20-%20Attribute%20types/attribute-multiselect.png?width=670&height=357&name=attribute-multiselect.png)](https://help.plytix.com/hubfs/Screenshot%202020-12-30%20at%2017.30.53.png)

ℹ️ When editing a multiselect attribute, you can choose to 'Restrict' adding new options on import so that the value for this attribute can only be one of the options you have already added. This can help avoid new options being added accidentally in the case of misspellings or capitalization changes. [Learn more about restricting the options for a multiselect attribute here.](https://help.plytix.com/en/restricting-options-of-dropdown-or-multiselect-attributes)

⚠️  Multi-Select attributes are limited to 1000 options. 

#### Available filters

- is defined
- isn't defined
- contains any of
- doesn't contain of

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### Date

When you need a uniform way to tell the date. Some examples are launch dates, end of life dates, created date, modified date etc.

 

[![attribute-multiselect (2)](https://help.plytix.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Help%20center/Help%20Center%20Images/HC%20-%20Attribute%20types/attribute-multiselect%20(2).png?width=670&height=356&name=attribute-multiselect%20(2).png)](https://help.plytix.com/hubfs/Date-attribute.png)

ℹ️  Check out how to [configure the Date attribute](https://help.plytix.com/configuring-the-date-attribute). 

#### Available filters

- is defined
- isn't defined
- Custom date
- Relative date

When filtering by **Custom date,** you will find the following options to filter by:

- equal to
- after
- on or after
- before
- on or before

When filtering by **Relative date**, you will be asked to define the number of days by which you want to filter through; e.g. "Last 7 days"

💡 When filtering under "Created Date" or "Modified Date" you are also able to indicate a specific time to identify when certain changes were made. 

### ![attribute-calendar-filter](https://help.plytix.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Help%20center/Help%20Center%20Images/HC%20-%20Attribute%20types/attribute-calendar-filter.png?width=670&height=357&name=attribute-calendar-filter.png)

 

For the **Created** and **Last modified** system attributes, you can also filter by user. Choose **by** to see products a specific team member created or last edited, or **anyone but** to exclude them.

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### URL

Link to an external resource i.e. a YouTube video or external documentation.

 

[![attribute-URL](https://help.plytix.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Help%20center/Help%20Center%20Images/HC%20-%20Attribute%20types/attribute-URL.png?width=670&height=357&name=attribute-URL.png)](https://help.plytix.com/hubfs/URL-Attribute-Plytix.png)

#### Available filters

- is defined
- isn't defined
- contains
- doesn't contain
- equal to
- not equal to

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### Boolean

Used for all 'yes or no' questions about your products i.e. Dishwasher Safe or Discontinued.

 

[![attribute-boolean](https://help.plytix.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Help%20center/Help%20Center%20Images/HC%20-%20Attribute%20types/attribute-boolean.png?width=670&height=357&name=attribute-boolean.png)](https://help.plytix.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/boolean-input-300x84-1.png)

#### Available filters

- is defined
- isn't defined
- equal to
- not equal to

---

### Media (Single)

To contain a single linked file for a product i.e. main image or instruction booklet.

#### Available filters

- is defined
- isn't defined

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### Media Gallery

To contain multiple linked files for a product i.e. packshots, in-use images, firmware updates.

 

[![attribute-media\_gallery](https://help.plytix.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Help%20center/Help%20Center%20Images/HC%20-%20Attribute%20types/attribute-media_gallery.png?width=648&height=345&name=attribute-media_gallery.png)](https://help.plytix.com/hubfs/media%20gallery%20attribute-1.png)

#### Available filters

- is defined
- isn't defined

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### Completeness

Completeness attributes let you choose how to track your product completion progress. Learn [how to make them](https://help.plytix.com/completeness-tracking) here.

![attribute-completeness](https://help.plytix.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Help%20center/Help%20Center%20Images/HC%20-%20Attribute%20types/attribute-completeness.png?width=670&height=357&name=attribute-completeness.png)

#### Available filters

- is defined
- isn't defined
- equal to
- not equal to
- greater than
- greater than or equal to
- less than
- less than or equal to

 

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### Formula attribute

A special type of attribute that allows you to use formulas to transform other attributes. 

![attribute-formula](https://help.plytix.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Help%20center/Help%20Center%20Images/HC%20-%20Attribute%20types/attribute-formula.png?width=670&height=357&name=attribute-formula.png)

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### What's next?

Now that you know the different types of attributes you can work with:

| - Take a look at our pre-created [System attributes](https://help.plytix.com/system-attributes) - Try [creating and managing product attributes](https://help.plytix.com/create-and-manage-product-attributes) - Learn to [edit product attributes](https://help.plytix.com/edit-product-attributes) |
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