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# Item library

The **Item Library** page contains the list of items you can apply filters to. From this page, you can create items, categories, and sub-categories.

To apply filters by **Category**, **Supplier Name**, **Availability**, **Quantity in stock**, and **Color**, select options on the **Filters** drop-down menu.

To sort the list in alphabetical order, select **Aa-Zz** or **Zz-Aa** for reversed alphabetical orde&#x72;**.**

To sort the list by **Recently added**, **Published only**, and **Price**, select an option from the drop-down men&#x75;**.**

To search an item, enter an item name in the **Search** box.

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#### How to add a new item

1. Select **Add new item**. The modal window will appear.
2. In the modal window, drag and drop an image or select **Browse files** to upload an image from your computer.
3. Select **Category** from the drop-down menu.
4. Enter **Item Name** and **Part Number**.&#x20;
5. Select **Type** from the drop-down menu.
6. Enter **Description**.&#x20;
7. If you want to enter additional supplier information, move the **Supplier information** slider to turn this option on. **Tax rate** and **Sales Price** boxes will appear.&#x20;
8. If you want to add any document regarding this item, select the **Additional files** box to upload a file from your computer.
9. Select **Add item**.

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### Categories

In Categories, you can see items sorted in groups by similar qualities. From this drop-down menu, you can add a new category or a sub-category.

#### How to add a category

1. Select **Categories**. The drop-down menu will appear.
2. In the drop-down menu, select **Add category**. The modal window will appear.
3. In the modal window, enter **Name** and **Description** for a category.
4. Select **Summary field required** checkbox, if applicable.
5. To create a property for all items of this category, select **Add property**.
6. Enter a name in the **Property name** box.
7. Select **Required** checkbox, if you want to make this box mandatory for an item specification. Add as many properties as you need. To delete a property box, select the Cancel icon.
8. Select **Add**.

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#### How to add a sub-category

1. Select **Categories**. The drop-down menu will appear.
2. In the drop-down menu, hover over a category you want to add a sub-category to. The actions menu will appear.
3. In the actions menu, select **Add sub-category**. The modal window will appear.
4. In the modal window, enter **Name** and **Description** for a sub-category.
5. Select **Summary field required** checkbox, if applicable.
6. To create a property for all items of this sub-category, select **Add property**.
7. Enter a name in the **Property name** box.
8. Select **Required** checkbox, if you want to make this box mandatory for an item specification. Add as many properties as you need. To delete a property box, select the Cancel icon.
9. Select **Add**.

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