Create Variations
Introduction
This guide explains how to create product variations in WooCommerce. Variations allow you to sell a product with different options such as size, color, material, or style, all under one product listing.
Before You Start
Make sure:
You have Administrator or Shop Manager access.
WooCommerce is installed and activated.
The product already exists.
You understand the variation options you want to offer (e.g. Size: S, M, L).
Access Attributes
From the WordPress dashboard, go to Products.
Click Attributes.
This page allows you to create parent attributes that will later be used for product variations.
Create a Parent Attribute
In the Name field, enter the attribute name
Example: Color, SizeLeave other settings as default unless customization is needed.
Click Add attribute.
The attribute will now appear in the attributes list on the right.
Add Attribute Terms (Variations)
In the attributes list, locate the attribute you just created.
Click Configure terms.
This will open the page where you add variation options.
Create Variation Options
Enter the variation name
Example: Black, Beige, Blue(Optional) Fill in the slug or description.
Click Add new.
Repeat these steps to add more variation options under the same attribute.
Rearrange Variation Order
- Drag the hamburger (≡) icon next to each variation to reorder them.
The order set here will be reflected on the product page