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# Applying custom attributes

### Overview

Apply custom attributes (created by Org admins) to catalog assets. Applying attributes is done from the Asset Details page using the standard edit/change-request workflows.

What this covers

* Apply, edit and remove custom attribute values on individual catalog assets.
* Attributes are displayed on the Asset Details under a "Custom attributes" section or tab.
* Changes follow the normal change-request process (auto-approve depends on access controls).

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### Supported attribute types

Custom attributes are available in multiple types so you can capture richer, validated metadata. Supported types:

* Text — free-form string values.
* Integer — whole numbers only; optional min/max constraints.
* User — single or multiple user selection from your organization.
* Enum — admin-defined list of allowed values (each value may have an optional color badge).
* Boolean — Yes / No.

The input widget shown when editing an asset is chosen automatically based on the attribute type. To understand how to add new types or manage existing ones, see [Creating & managing custom attributes](/org-settings/custom-attributes.md).

### Who can apply attributes

Anyone with the Catalog edit/change-request permission for the asset can add or edit custom attribute values.

For the click path — opening an asset, starting a change request, and setting attribute values — see [Adding a custom attribute](/catalog/data-catalog/updating-asset-details.md#adding-a-custom-attribute) in Updating Asset Details.

If change approval is required, the update goes for review. If auto-approve is enabled, changes apply immediately.

### Example: Add a "Business Domain" value to a table

1. Open the table asset and click **Make changes**.
2. Under **Update custom attributes**, find "Business Domain" and enter "Retail".
3. Submit the change request. The value appears in the Custom attributes tab once the change is applied.

### Viewing attribute values

* Custom attributes are displayed on the Asset Details page beneath the Summary or in a dedicated Custom attributes tab.
* Values are read-only for anyone without edit rights.

### Use cases

* Business unit tagging: Add a "Business Domain" attribute (Marketing, Finance, Retail) to group tables by ownership and context.
* Sensitivity notes: Short free-text notes such as "PII: limited access" (use classification policies for formal controls).

### Related documentation

* [Create & manage attributes (Org settings)](/org-settings/custom-attributes.md)
* [Change requests & approvals](/approval-workflow/summary-of-approval-workflow/initiate-a-change-request.md)