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# Filters / facets

> Configure rich facets and filters in Layers — value grouping, sorting, hiding, and dependencies — to give shoppers a fast, expectation-beating filter UX.

Facets help shoppers narrow down results quickly by what matters most—like size, color, brand, or price. With Layers, you decide which attributes become filters and how those filters appear to customers. Group values into friendly buckets, control the order so the most helpful options show up first, and hide specific values from customers when needed.

<Note>
  Facet grouping, sorting, and hiding are new features. Please [contact support](mailto:support@uselayers.com) if you encounter any issues.
</Note>

## What do you want to do?

* [Group facet values](/help/advanced-merchandising/facet-grouping)
* [Sort facet values](/help/advanced-merchandising/facet-sorting)
* [Hide facet values](/help/advanced-merchandising/facet-hiding)

## Designing great filters

* Show your most‑used filters near the top (Size, Color, Price).
* Use groups to reduce long lists (Reds/Blues/Neutrals).
* Keep value labels human‑friendly (e.g., “Navy” instead of codes).
* Limit group size so menus stay easy to scan.
* Periodically prune rarely used values based on customer behavior.

## Best practices for facet management

* **Prioritize popular filters**: Place frequently used filter values at the top of the list
* **Use logical grouping**: Group related values together to create a more intuitive browsing experience
* **Limit group size**: Keep groups to a reasonable size to avoid overwhelming customers
* **Use clear group names**: Select descriptive names that help customers understand what's in each group
* **Regular maintenance**: Periodically review and update your facet organization based on changing inventory and customer behavior

## Example scenarios

* **Color attribute**: Group colors by shade families (Reds, Blues, Neutrals) for easier navigation
* **Brand attribute**: Create groups for "Featured Brands", "Local Brands", and "International Brands"
* **Size attribute**: For clothing, group by size categories (XS-S-M, L-XL-XXL, etc.)

## See also

* [Group facet values](/help/advanced-merchandising/facet-grouping)
* [Sort facet values](/help/advanced-merchandising/facet-sorting)
* [Hide facet values](/help/advanced-merchandising/facet-hiding)