How to Add a New Category in WordPress

How to Add a New Category in WordPress

WordPress categories are useful for organizing your posts. You can create categories and sub-categories, and posts can be assigned to multiple categories.

Steps to Add a New Category

1. Log in to the WordPress dashboard.
2. From the Dashboard menu, go to Posts and click on Categories.
3. Enter the following details in the Add New Category section:
   • Name: Enter your category name, such as "Computer."
   • Slug: Enter a slug name or leave it blank.
   • Parent: Leave this at "None," or if you select a category, it will become a sub-category of your chosen category.
   • Description: Enter your category description, or simply leave it blank.
4. Click on Add New Category. Your new category has been created.

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