> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.merchkit.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Understanding the Channel Grid View

> Explore the dedicated per-channel grid view, channel-specific attributes, and category views for marketplaces with per-category requirements like Wayfair.

# Understanding the Channel Grid View

When you click a channel in your sidebar, you enter its **dedicated grid view**—a unique table interface designed specifically for that channel's requirements. It looks similar to your Products view, but it contains only channel-specific attributes and formatting.

## What You See in the Channel Grid

The channel grid displays:

* **SKU column** — Your product's internal identifier
* **Product name** — From your main catalog
* **Channel-specific attributes** — Required and optional fields unique to that marketplace
* **Status indicators** — Empty fields, errors, ready-to-export status
* **Attribute prompts** — Small icons showing which attributes have AI prompts available

\[SCREENSHOT: Wayfair channel grid view with attribute columns]

### Channel-Specific Attributes

Every channel has different required attributes. Here are examples:

**Wayfair example:**

* Extensive attributes including Carton Width, Carton Height, Assembly Required, Care Instructions, Warranty, Material Composition, Color, Size, and many more varying by category.

**Amazon example:**

* Brand, Bullet Points, Main Image, Enhanced Content, A+ Content sections, Technical Specifications

**Google Merchant example:**

* Title, Description, Price, Availability, Condition, Image Link, Product Type

These attributes are **separate from your main Products view**. The channel grid is where you fill marketplace-specific data.

## Category-Specific Views

Some channels (particularly Wayfair) have **per-category requirements**. Different product categories need different attributes.

**Example: Wayfair**

Wayfair's furniture categories have their own attribute sets:

* Category **305 – Sofas** requires attributes like Seating Capacity, Frame Material, Cushion Fill
* Category **306 – Chairs** requires different attributes like Seat Height, Back Type, Armrest Style

When you open the Wayfair channel, you see a **category selector** at the top of the grid.

\[SCREENSHOT: Wayfair category selector dropdown showing "305 - Sofas", "306 - Chairs", etc.]

### Switching Between Categories

1. Click the **category dropdown** at the top of the channel grid
2. Select a different category (e.g., switch from Sofas to Chairs)
3. The grid **reloads with the attributes for that category**
4. Only products in that category appear (or you can filter to show all and fill per-category)

This lets you work on category-specific data without confusion.

## Navigating the Grid

The channel grid works like your main Products view:

**Scrolling horizontally** — Use arrow keys or scroll to view more attributes to the right

**Filtering** — Use the filter bar to show only empty attributes, only complete products, specific SKUs, etc.

**Sorting** — Click column headers to sort by attribute name, completion status, or other values

**Editing inline** — Click a cell to edit its value directly, or use the Generate feature to auto-fill multiple attributes at once

\[SCREENSHOT: Channel grid with filter and sort controls]

## Attribute Status Indicators

As you work in the channel grid, you'll see visual cues:

* **Empty cell** — The attribute is blank and needs to be filled
* **Green checkmark** — The attribute is complete and valid
* **Red warning** — The attribute has an error (format issue, invalid selection, etc.)
* **AI prompt icon** — A small lightning bolt or magic wand icon indicating an AI prompt is available for this attribute

## The Channel URL

Each channel has its own dedicated URL. You can bookmark it for quick access:

* `merchkit.com/home/[company-name]/channels/wayfair`
* `merchkit.com/home/[company-name]/channels/amazon`
* `merchkit.com/home/[company-name]/channels/google-merchant`

This means you can jump directly to a specific channel without going through the sidebar.

## How This Differs from Products View

| Feature        | Products View                | Channel Grid                         |
| -------------- | ---------------------------- | ------------------------------------ |
| **Contains**   | Your master catalog data     | Marketplace-specific attributes only |
| **Attributes** | Core product fields          | Channel's required/optional fields   |
| **Editing**    | Edit source product data     | Edit channel-formatted data          |
| **Purpose**    | Source of truth              | Channel destination                  |
| **Validation** | General product completeness | Marketplace-specific rules           |

## Ready to Fill Attributes?

Now that you understand the channel grid structure, you're ready to learn how to:

* Fill attributes using [Channel Attribute Templates](/product/channels-and-content-generation/channel-attribute-templates)
* Generate content with AI using [Generating Channel Content](/product/channels-and-content-generation/generating-channel-content)

Or, if you want to customize how attributes are filled, check out [Customizing Channel Attribute Prompts](/product/channels-and-content-generation/customizing-channel-prompts).