# Properties ## How to create properties Properties are the global variables in the system that can be accessed across any application. In order to create a property, follow these steps: - 1. On navigation, under Configure click on Properties. You will see list of all the properties. 2. Click on settings icon on top left corner and then click new or just click on the ‘+’ icon on top left corner of the table. 3. A form appears where you have to provide the following details: - 4. Name – name of the property. 5. Value– value of the property. 6. Description – A short description about the property (e.g., for what purpose the property is being used). 7. Active – Select active if you want the property to be active to be used across application. 8. Type – Select the type of the property (String, Integer, Color, Boolean). 9. Click on ‘create’ button. That’s it, you have created a Property. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.obto.co/applications/properties.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.