Edit Categories

Questions should be categorized in the most specific categories possible. When properly categorized, a question has a better chance of being answered by the people who have knowledge in that specific area of interest.

When you determine the top level category for a question, look at all the sub-categories and place the question in the most specific category. If you're unsure, place the question in the main category for the topic.

Step-by-step guidelines:

1. Click on Edit categories in Question Tools in the Tools menu.
2. Check the category or categories you wish to place the question into (up to three categories).
3. [If applicable] Uncheck the category or categories in which the question does not belong.
4. Click Save.

Tips:

There are actually three methods for choosing categories. Use the Find Categories method to enter a category name; as you type, suggestions for categories are offered if available.

You can also use the pre-checked Suggested Categories that appear automatically. Note, there are questions for which automatic Suggested Categories will not appear.

Alternatively, use the Browse Categories method to view all available categories; if a category contains subcategories, it will be expandable on clicking it.

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• Editing Questions
• Editing Answers
• Edit Related Links
• Edit Related Questions
• Editing Alternate Wordings