# Global list details

You can add or update global lists through [Global lists](https://docs.struct.com/pim3/reference/global-lists).

### Alias

A unique alias to the global list, which can be used to reference the list elsewhere in the system.

### Backoffice name

The name the global list will be displayed by within the backoffice.

### Backoffice description

Description to display along with the global list when shown in the backoffice.

### Display name

A display name to use when this global list is displayed in any channel outside of PIM. The display name is localized.

### Data type

The date type of the attribute. The chosen datatype will reveal additional [details](https://docs.struct.com/pim3/reference/product-model-setup/attributes/attribute-details/data-type-details).

### Key definition

The subattribute(s) to use as key in the global list. If left empty, all subattributes are considered as key.

### Key is case insensitive

Determines whether key should act as case insensitive. By default keys are case sensitive.

### Requires sorting

Determines whether values must be sorted upon creation. If true, the user must sort the item when creating.

### Localize data

Determines whether data for this attribute is localized.

### View permission

Determines whether a permission is required in order to see this global list.

### Create permission

Determines whether a permission is required in order to create values in this global list.

### Edit permission

Determines whether a permission is required in order to edit values in this global list.

### Delete permission

Determines whether a permission is required in order to delete values in this global list.