How to add a new category in WordPress?
WordPress categories are handy for you to organize posts. You can create categories and sub-categories, while posts can be assigned to multiple categories.
- Log in to the WordPress dashboard.
- From the Dashboard menu, go to Posts and click on Categories.
- 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 at None, or should 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.