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== Instructions ==
 
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Categories help consolidate articles into relevant themes and make it easy to browse related articles. For example, the [https://energypedia.info/wiki/Category:Hydro Hydro category] consist of all articles on hydro energy that are available on energypedia.
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Categories help consolidate articles into relevant themes and make it easy to browse related articles. For example, the [[Category:Hydro|Hydro category]] consist of all articles on hydro energy that are available on energypedia.
 
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All pages should be categorized! This is essential for the functioning of the wiki and additionally provides some structure and guidance for the users. To categorize an article:
 
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Instructions

Categories help consolidate articles into relevant themes and make it easy to browse related articles. For example, the consist of all articles on hydro energy that are available on energypedia.

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All pages should be categorized! This is essential for the functioning of the wiki and additionally provides some structure and guidance for the users. To categorize an article:

1. Click on the "edit" option in the upper right corner of the article. The article will open in an edit mode. Go to the bottom of the article and click on the arrow next to "Categorize the article".

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2. The following box will open:

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3. The right part of the box shows existing categories, which can be added to the respective article by clicking on the "+" sign next to the category name.

The left part of the box shows categories which have been added to the article. They can be removed by clicking the "-" sign next to the category name.


Categorize Files /Pictures

Please categorize all pictures and documents uploaded on energypedia using the instructions described above.



Linking to Category Pages

For information on linking to category pages, see: Link to Category.



Further Information