# Post Category

#### **Add New Category**

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* **Name**\
  The category name as it will appear on your site.
* **Slug**\
  The URL-friendly version of the name. Typically lowercase and uses hyphens (`-`) instead of spaces.\
  Example: `jazz-music`
* **Parent Category**\
  Categories can be hierarchical. For example, a category "Jazz" can have child categories like "Bebop" and "Big Band".\
  \&#xNAN;*(Optional)*
* **Description**\
  A short explanation of the category. While not shown by default on most themes, some themes may display it.

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#### **Category List**

* Displays all categories in a hierarchical table format.
* Columns include:
  * **Name**
  * **Description**
  * **Slug**
  * **Post Count** (number of posts assigned to the category)
* Use the checkboxes and **Bulk Action** dropdown to:
  * Delete categories
  * Edit multiple categories

> **Note:** Deleting a category does **not** delete its posts.\
> If a post is only assigned to the deleted category, it will be moved to the default category **Uncategorized**.\
> The default category **cannot** be deleted.
