# Categories

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## Creating Categories

To create a category, follow the steps below:

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### Go to Site Settings > Categories

Under the Site Settings tab, select the **Categories** section.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Click 'Create Category' to create a category

Click the **'Create Category'** button to create a category. Your newly-created category should appear at the bottom of the list.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

Please note that a category is required for all reports. By default, Kitehouse gives you most of the categories that you may encounter.

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## Editing Categories

To edit a category, simply click the category you'd like to edit and a menu pops out.

In the menu, you are able to change the colour of the category and it's name. Be sure to hit **Save** to save your changes.

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## Deleting Categories

To delete a category, simply click the 3 circles on the category you would like to delete and click **Delete Category**.

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