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# How to Add a New Category in WordPress

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

1. Log in to the **WordPress dashboard**.
2. From the **Dashboard** menu, go to **Posts** and click on **Categories**.

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3. Enter the following details in **Add New Category**:

   * **Name**: Enter your category name, such as *Computer*.
   * **Slug**: Enter a slug name or leave it blank.
   * **Parent**: Leave this as *None*, or select a category to make it a sub-category of your chosen category.
   * **Description**: Enter your category description, or leave it blank.

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4. Click on **Add New Category**.

{% hint style="success" %}
Your new category has been created successfully.
{% endhint %}