Attributes can be created for employees, companies, and report items either on a project-specific basis or centrally through Menu > Tools. In the create/edit forms for companies/employees, you can directly assign these attributes.

*   Select “_New Attribute_” to open the form where you can create your attributes _(1)_.
    
*   Set the desired _Short and Long Form_ _(2)_.
    
*   You can create different _Types of Attributes_: List, Editable List, Integer, Yes/No, etc. _(2)_.
    
*   It can be defined whether the attribute can be assigned to companies and/or employees. Accordingly, the attribute will appear in the creation and editing forms for companies and employees _(3)_.
    
*   Confirm your entries by clicking “_Add_” _(4)_.
    

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The values of attributes of the types List, Editable List, and List of Key/Value Pairs can be _imported and exported_ via Excel.

*   Import _(1)_: Select the file to be imported _(2)_. Define the column for Short and Long Form _(3)_ and import the data _(4)_.
    
*   Export _(5)_: When you click on Export, your Explorer will open. After selecting the storage location, an Excel file with the attributes will be saved.
    
*   This is possible both centrally and project-specific.
    
*   Attributes can be copied from other projects into the project address book _(6)_.
    
*   If you hide decommissioned attributes, they will not be displayed during export _(7)_.
    

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