Attribute Type

The attribute type code (examples) identifies the kind of attributes that will be stored in a row for a name entity. You can define an abbreviated code for each type that is unique to your organization.

 

If you want all users to be able to use all attributes and do not want to assign permissions, you should not assign attribute types to attributes. In other words, if you define attribute types and assign those to attributes, users must be given permission to use them via the  Attribute User Access window.