# Metadata Metadata adds details to folders, files and rules. It provides essential information that enhances the organization and functionality of folders and rules. Metadata may include details such as the sender of the file, the protocol, the file size, folders, and many others. By incorporating these specific attributes, you can manage files more effectively and create rules for sorting and categorizing their content based on various criteria. This enriches the overall data management process and facilitates better accessibility and retrieval of information. To create new Metadata, go to **Settings** → **Metadata** and click the **New** button. In the **New Metadata** window, enter: * **Name**: a unique name for the metadata. * **Category**: select one or more categories the metadata will belong to. Categories are defined in **Settings** → **Configurations** → **System** → [Metadata categories](/data-mover-smart/settings/configurations/system.md). * **Type**: select if the metadata is a string, a number, or a list. Your metadata will be added to the list and included in the metadata drop-down menu of the relevant section of the application. For example, if you assign a **folder** category to a custom metadata field, it will appear as an option under **Folders** → **3 dots button** → **Details** → **Metadata panel**. Default metadata cannot be edited or deleted, while custom metadata can be modified or removed. Note that clicking a chip in the **Category** column will filter all metadata belonging to that category. The filter applied will appear at the bottom of the list. To remove the filter and list all metadata, click the X on the right of the filter: . A search box is available at the bottom of the screen to search for metadata by name. For example, entering file, all metadata containing file in the name will be listed. To remove the filter and list all metadata, click the X on the right of the edit box or the **Reset** option. --- # 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.primeur.com/data-mover-smart/settings/metadata.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.