Add a category

Step-by-step

Introduction

Categories provide a helpful way to group related posts together, and to quickly tell readers what a post is about. Categories also make it easier for people to find your content. Depending on the theme and widgets activated, categories can be displayed at the top or bottom of posts, on the individual post view, on your menu, and/or in the sidebar. You can assign multiple categories per post (you must assign at least one), and categories can be organized hierarchically. (read more at WordPress Support)

There are two ways to add categories to a post: (1) from within the Post using the Categories module or; (2) via the Dashboard.

Method 1: Adding Categories from within the Post

1. With your post editor open, identify the Categories module to the right of the post editor:

2. If the category already exists, select the checkbox next to a category name to add it to a post. To create a new category, write the category name in the blank field. To nest a category within a category, use the Parent Category drop down menu.

3. To complete, click “Add New Category” button.

Method 2: Adding Categories via the Dashboard

1. From the Dashboard main screen, navigate to Posts -> Categories

2. You will be presented with a list of your existing categories and an option to add new categories.

3. You can add a new category by filling out the fields:

• Category name – As expected, the name of your category.
• Category parent – If you want to nest a category within a category, select the parent category. Otherwise leave at None.
• Description – Describe what the category is for. This description will appear as a tooltip if you use the category widget. (Optional)

4. To complete, click “Add New Category” button.