--- title: Create attributes with lists to choose from description: This document explains how to create lists of attributes to choose from. 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Search our Knowledge Base. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [ParagonERP](https://support.paragon-erp.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Configuring Paragon](https://support.paragon-erp.com/configuring-paragon?hsLang=en) 3. [Attributes](https://support.paragon-erp.com/configuring-paragon?hsLang=en#attributes) June 17, 2026 # Create attributes with lists to choose from ### **Introduction** This document explains how to create lists of attributes to choose from. We also refer to these as drop down [attributes](https://support.paragon-erp.com/what-are-attributes-and-attribute-values?hsLang=en) in ParagonERP.   There is no limitation on the number of attributes you can create in ParagonERP.   ### **Process description:** This type of attribute has a pre-defined list of choices. You choose an option from a drop-down list to fill in the attribute with a value. For example, you can name an attribute *season* and create a dropdown list including: Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter.  ### **Step-by-step instructions:** - #### **Step 1: Open attribute setup** From any screen, click the **settings** button. This will bring you to the settings page. ![](https://support.paragon-erp.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/DocsDisplay-Feb-02-2024-09-28-13-5759-PM-1-1-3-1.png)   Under the **attributes** card, click on **attribute setup** to access the attributes setup module. ![](https://support.paragon-erp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Attribute%20Settings-jpg-Aug-13-2025-01-50-36-7265-PM.jpeg?width=670&height=317&name=Attribute%20Settings-jpg-Aug-13-2025-01-50-36-7265-PM.jpeg)   - #### **Step 2: Create a new attribute** To add an attribute, click the **create new attribute** button. ![](https://support.paragon-erp.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/DocsDisplay-Feb-02-2024-09-28-04-5540-PM-1-1-3-1.png)   - #### **Step 3: Name your attribute** Enter the attribute name. In this example, we have chosen the name *carrier*. Once you enter a name, click the **next** button. ![](https://support.paragon-erp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/List%20to%20pick%20from-jpg.jpeg?width=670&height=534&name=List%20to%20pick%20from-jpg.jpeg)   When you click the **next** button, the conditions listed in the above screen will be validated.  Once you've completed setting up your attribute, the name of the attribute cannot be changed.   - #### **Step 4: Choose an attribute type** Choose the type of attribute you want. ![](https://support.paragon-erp.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/DocsDisplay-Feb-02-2024-09-28-03-5846-PM-1-1-3-1.png)   In this case we want to select **list to choose from**. Once you've selected an attribute type, click the **next** button. ![](https://support.paragon-erp.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/DocsDisplay-Feb-02-2024-09-28-10-2632-PM-1-1-3-1.png) - #### **Step 5: Enter list to choose from** You will be brought to a screen for you to enter the list of drop down items. To add an attribute value, click the **add new attribute value** button and enter the name under the **value** header. ![](https://support.paragon-erp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Add%20drop%20down%20list-jpg.jpeg?width=670&height=536&name=Add%20drop%20down%20list-jpg.jpeg)   When you click the add new button, a blank line will appear. Enter in the details of the attribute. ![](https://support.paragon-erp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Drop%20down%20value-jpg.jpeg?width=670&height=538&name=Drop%20down%20value-jpg.jpeg)   If you have more than one attribute value, you can decide the order in which they appear. Do this by entering numbers into the first column. ![](https://support.paragon-erp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Drop%20down%20order-jpg.jpeg?width=670&height=521&name=Drop%20down%20order-jpg.jpeg)   Once you've added all necessary values, click the **next** button.   - #### **Step 6: Enter a default value (optional)** The system will allow you to choose a default value or you can leave the field blank. Once you're happy with your selection, click the **next** button. ![](https://support.paragon-erp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-06-15%20101511-png.png?width=670&height=531&name=Screenshot%202026-06-15%20101511-png.png)   You can now choose a category for your attribute here and add an optional description. There is also a preview of what the attribute will look like. 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