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title: "Setting up Options in OpenCart"
description: "OpenCart gives you the ability to sell different versions of the same product. This can be handy if your product comes in different colors and/or sizes. Options are created globally, that is, you do..."
url: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/edu/opencart/setting-up-options-in-opencart/
date: 2012-01-27
modified: 2021-08-16
author: "Carrie Smaha"
categories: ["OpenCart"]
type: post
lang: en
---

# Setting up Options in OpenCart

OpenCart gives you the ability to sell different versions of the same product. This can be handy if your product comes in different colors and/or sizes. Options are created globally, that is, you do not need to configure the same options for multiple products. Options are set up in the OpenCart Dashboard.

1. [Log into your OpenCart Dashboard](/support/)
2. Go **Catalog > Options**
3. Click **Insert**
4. Enter in the fields [![options_2](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/opencart_options_2.jpg)](/support/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/opencart_options_2.jpg)
   - **Name**: The name of the option like *Color or Size*
   - **Type**: this is the type of selection the customer will make
   - **Sort Order**: Order to display this option on a product
5. Click “**Add Option Value**”
6. Enter in the fields
   - **Option Value Name**: This is like a size or color of the item the customer can choose
   - **Sort Order**: This is the order in which to display the specific option
7. Repeat the steps for 5 & 6 until all your specific options are created for the main Option

Now, that you have create the option, you can add the option to a product.If you need further assistance please feel free to ask a question on our support center.

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