# How can I create a new attribute?

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To create a new attribute, please click on Master data in the left navigation and then on Attributes. Now click on the button in the upper right corner " + New attribute". Now please enter a name (mandatory field) as well as a description (mandatory field, often identical with name). Afterwards you have to choose a type. You can choose between text, number, drop-down list, calender week, date, active/inactive and value list (add predefined selection options), calendar week and date.

Afterwards please click on "Save". Now you have successfully created your first attribute.