> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.didomi.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.didomi.io/preference-management-platform-pmp/preferences-library/create-new-preference.md).

# Create new preference

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**Access Type:** Configuration Tree - Editor

**Premium Feature**: Preference Management Platform
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A preference is a data collection point regarding an end-user's intentions, decisions, motivations, and interests (*e.g. their preferred method of contact*). In this article, we will cover how to create a new preference within your organization's preference library.

Click **Preferences** on the left-hand panel.

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Select the **Configuration Tree** tab on the subsequent page and navigate to the **Preferences Library** panel.&#x20;

Click the **+** icon.&#x20;

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The preference creation page is comprised of three sections:

* [Preference content](#preference-content)
* [Values](#values)
* [Selection type](#selection-type)

Once configured, click **Save preference** to add the preference to your preferences library. The newly added preference can now be added to one or more purposes in your PMP configuration tree.&#x20;

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### Preference content

The preference content panel enables your organization to configure the name and description of your preference in any language supported by Didomi. Click **Add a translation +** to get started.&#x20;

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In the subsequent modal, use the provided fields to input the following:

* Language
* Preference name
* Preference description

Click **Add** when finished.

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[Click here](/preference-management-platform-pmp/preferences-library/add-preference-translation-in-preferences-library.md) for more information on how to add a translation to preference content for existing preference.
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### Values

The values panel allows your organization to configure the options presented to the end-user for the preference. Use the provided space to input an option for the preference and click **Create** when finished.

Repeat as necessary for the other options your organization wants available for the preference

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Translations for values is configured withing the preferences widget. [Click here](broken://pages/Wa36FXYt9pjLmeX9T3Ju) for more information.
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### Selection type

The selection type panel allows your organization to configure whether end-users can select multiple options or a single option for the preference. Select the radio button inline with the selection type.

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