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# Using custom attributes in menus and taxonomy archives
Attributes that can be used for the layered nav are a custom taxonomy, which means you can display them in menus, or display products by attributes. This requires some work on your part, and archives must be enabled.
> **Note:** This is a **Developer level** doc. If you are unfamiliar with code/templates and resolving potential conflicts, select a [WooExpert or Developer](https://woo.com/customizations/) for assistance. We are unable to provide support for customizations under our [Support Policy](https://woo.com/support-policy/).
# Register the taxonomy for menus
When registering taxonomies for your custom attributes, WooCommerce calls the following hook:
```php
$show_in_nav_menus = apply_filters('woocommerce_attribute_show_in_nav_menus', false, $name);
```
So, for example, if your attribute slug was `size` you would do the following to register it for menus:
```php
add_filter('woocommerce_attribute_show_in_nav_menus', 'wc_reg_for_menus', 1, 2);
function wc_reg_for_menus( $register, $name = '' ) {
if ( $name == 'pa_size' ) $register = true;
return $register;
}
```
Custom attribute slugs are prefixed with `pa_`, so an attribute called `size` would be `pa_size`
Now use your attribute in **Appearance > Menus**. You will notice, however, that it has default blog styling when you click on a link to your taxonomy term.
# Create a template
You need to theme your attribute to make it display products as you want. To do this:
1. Copy `woocommerce/templates/taxonomy-product_cat.php` into your theme folder
2. Rename the template to reflect your attribute in our example wed use `taxonomy-pa_size.php`
You should now see this template when viewing taxonomy terms for your custom attribute.