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= Categorize an Article =
  
 
== Instructions ==
 
== Instructions ==
  
Categories help consolidate articles into relevant themes and make it easy to browse related articles. For example, [[:Category:Hydro|this list]] consist of all articles on hydro energy that are available on energypedia. 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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Categories help to consolidate articles into relevant themes and make it easy to browse related articles. For example, [[:Category:Hydro|this list]] consist of all articles on hydro energy that are available on energypedia.<br/>
  
1. Open the article in [[Help:Edit an Article|edit mode]]. Go to the bottom of the article and click on the arrow next to "Categorize the article".
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'''All pages on energypedia should be categorized!''' This is essential for the functioning of the wiki and provides some structure and guidance for the users. To categorize an article:
  
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1. Open the article in [[Edit an Article|edit mode]]. Go to the bottom of the article and click on the three-bar symbol. Then click on "Categories".
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2. The following box will open. 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.
 
  
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2. The following box will open. Below "categories" are the categories already assigned to the article. To add a new category, click on "add a category" and write a new category. Automatic suggestions will be made to help you make the best choice. Select the suggested category of your choice. When you have finished, click on "Apply changes" and then on "Save changes".
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== Linking to Category Pages ==
  
For information on linking to category pages, see:&nbsp;[[Help:Link_to_Category|Link to Category]].
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For information on linking to category pages, please see:&nbsp;[[Link to Category|Link to Category]].
 
 
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Categorize an Article

Instructions

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

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

1. Open the article in edit mode. Go to the bottom of the article and click on the three-bar symbol. Then click on "Categories".


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2. The following box will open. Below "categories" are the categories already assigned to the article. To add a new category, click on "add a category" and write a new category. Automatic suggestions will be made to help you make the best choice. Select the suggested category of your choice. When you have finished, click on "Apply changes" and then on "Save changes".


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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, please see: Link to Category.