WordPress categories are handy for you to organize posts. You can create categories and sub-categories, while posts can be assigned to multiple categories.

**1.** Log in to the WordPress dashboard.

**2.** From the Dashboard menu, go to **Posts** and click on **Categories**.

**3. Enter the following details **in** Add 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 Category**.

Your new category has been created.