Attributes allow you to structure and tag content within your headful project.
You can use attributes on:
Pages
News
Components
Typical examples include:
Authors
Topics
Categories
In this guide, the example attribute is Authors.
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Create an Attribute
Open your Project Settings.
Navigate to the Attributes tab.
Click Add New Attribute.
Enter the name of the attribute.
Example: AuthorsSelect the Attribute Type:
Free text field
Select
In this example, the authors of your editorial team are predefined, so choose Select.
Define where the attribute can be used:
Page
News
Component
You can select one or multiple options.
Define whether the attribute is mandatory for:
Page
News
Component
Important:
If an attribute is mandatory, a page or news entry cannot be created until the attribute is selected.
Configure additional settings:
Include in search
Display in preview
Display as search filter
Click Confirm to save the attribute.
Note:
If you selected a free text attribute, no further configuration is required in the dashboard.
2. Add Attribute Values (Select Type Only)
After saving, the attribute (e.g., Authors) appears in the overview.
Click the plus icon to add entries.
For each author, you can add:
Image
Name
Description
Save the entry.
Repeat for additional authors.
Your attribute is now fully configured.
3. Use Attributes in the Project
When creating:
A Page
A News entry
You will see the attribute available for selection (if enabled for that content type) Editors can assign the appropriate attribute value during content creation.
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Example how it will be used in the system:
System Dependencies
Mandatory attributes block content creation until completed.
Attributes included in search become searchable metadata.
Attributes displayed as filters affect frontend filtering logic.
Select-type attributes require predefined values in the dashboard.
Tips & Tricks
Use attributes consistently across projects.
Avoid creating too many attributes to prevent complexity.
Use mandatory attributes only when structurally required.
Define clear and precise names for attributes and values.