Set the Product Type:
To add a variable product, create a new product or edit an existing one.
Go to: WooCommerce > Products.
Select the Add Product button or Edit an existing product. The Product Data displays.
Select Variable product from the Product Data dropdown.
Add Attributes to Use for Variations:
In the Attributes section, add attributes before creating variations — use global attributes that are site-wide or define custom ones specific to a product.
Global Attributes
To use a global attribute on your product:
- First create a global attribute.
- Then you can choose said global attribute from the dropdown and select Add.
- Choose Select all to add all values from to the variable product (if applicable).
- Most importantly select the Used for variations checkbox to use these for variations.
- Select Save attributes.
Variable Product Attribute Output: