WordPress - Add Category
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In this chapter, we will look at how to add categories in WordPress. The category is used to identify sections of your site and group posts. It sorts group content into different sections. This is a very convenient way to organize messages.
To access the Category section, follow these steps:
Step (1) − Click Posts → Categories in WordPress.
Step (2) . The category page is displayed as shown in the following screenshot.
Below are the details of category fields.
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Name - Enter a unique name for the category.
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Slug is the word chosen to describe your post. This is indicated in the URL tags.
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Parent - By selecting the parent category from the drop-down list, you can set the specific category as a sub-category or leave it as None.
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Description - Add a short description of your category. It's not obligatory.
Name - Enter a unique name for the category.
Slug is the word chosen to describe your post. This is indicated in the URL tags.
Parent - By selecting the parent category from the drop-down list, you can set the specific category as a sub-category or leave it as None.
Description - Add a short description of your category. It's not obligatory.
Step (3) − After filling in all the information about the categories, click the Add New Category button .
Step (4). After clicking the Add New Category button, the newly created category will be displayed on the right side of the page as shown in the following screen.
