Variable Product

In the Attributes section, add attributes before creating variations — use global attributes that are site-wide or define custom ones specific to a product.

1. First create a global attribute.
2. Then you can choose said global attribute from the dropdown and select Add.
3. Choose Select all to add all values from to the variable product (if applicable).
4. Most importantly select the Used for variations checkbox to use these for variations.
5. Select Save attributes.

1. Select Custom product attribute and click Add.
2. Name the attribute (e.g., Size).
3. Set values separated by a vertical pipe, | (e.g., Small | Medium | Large).
4. Enable the Used for variations checkbox.
5. Select Save attributes.

Manually Add a Variation

1. Select Add variation from the dropdown menu, and select Go.
2. Select attributes for your variation. To change additional data, click the triangle icon to expand the variation.
3. Edit any available data. The only required field is Regular Price.
4. Select Save changes.

Select Create variations from all attributes to create every possible combination of variations from your attributes and their values and select Go:

It will create a new variation for each and every possible combination of variation attributes (max 50 per run). If you have more possible combinations you can run it again.

For example, if you have two attributes size (with values large and small) it creates those variations.

Each variation can have the following properties.

General

• Enabled – Enable or disable the variation.
• Downloadable – If this a downloadable variation.
• Virtual – If this product isn’t physical or shipped, shipping settings are removed.
• Regular Price (required) – Set the price for this variation.
• Sale Price (optional) – Set a price for this variation when on sale.
• Tax status – Taxable, shipping only, none.
• Tax class – Tax class for this variation. Useful if you are offering variations spanning different tax bands.
• Stock quantity – Shows if Manage stock? is selected. Allows to set the current stock level for the variation.
• Allow backorders? – Shows if Manage stock? is selected. Allows to set if backorders are allowed for the variation; if enabled, stock can go below zero.
• Low stock threshold – Shows if Manage stock? is selected. When the stock for the variation reaches this level you will get a notification email. If not set, the product-wide threshold will be used (see Inventory Management below).
• Downloadable Files – Shows if Downloadable is selected. Add file(s) for customers to download.
• Download Limit – Shows if Downloadable is selected. Set how many times a customer can download the file(s). Leave blank for unlimited.
• Download Expiry – Shows if Downloadable is selected. Set the number of days before a download expires after purchase.