Attributes are able to be used in the Stock Item Sales Report to filter the items you want to see, and in the Stock Item List to select buttons and add other details to them.
Go to File > Stock Control > Stock Items > Search Selection > Attribute.
You can then select the attribute type and the attribute you want to highlight.
Any stock items that match your search criteria will be displayed in the list. Stock items matching the attribute type will be displayed without selecting an attribute.
When you select the attribute the Stock Item List may narrow your selection further.