How to Create a Variable Book (Digital and Print)

If you'd like to sell multiple formats of your book under the same product, follow these instructions to set it up!

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In the admin dashboard, go to Products > Add New.
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Add the title of your book as the product name.
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Under Product Data, select Variable Product.
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Click on the Attributes tab.
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Click on Add to create a new custom attribute or select the Format attribute if you've already created it.
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Add the Format name and the types of format you want to sell and make sure to check the Used for variations box. Save the attribute.

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Click on the Variations tab.
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From the dropdown, select Create variations from all attributes. If you have a lot of attributes, this will automatically create all the different combinations.
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Your variations have now all been created. Click on the first one to expand it and add the information, or click on the Expand link to expand all variations at once.
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For the eBook format, I recommend checking both the Virtual and Downloadable boxes. You'll also need to add the price and upload the book files. If you are connecting the ebook to Bookfunnel, you'll also want to add a unique SKU.
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For the paperback and hardcover formats, you'll most likely want to check the Manage stock? box. You'll also need to add the price and add the stock quantity. You can also set a different shipping class as needed.
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Make sure to save your new variable product.

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