# Categories

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A category is made up of products that are similar or correspond to a similar type. Categories are the first to be seen when the user arrives at the restaurant menu.

***Example:** Starters, Pasta, Grills, Desserts, Drinks, etc.*

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### Create a category

1. Click New ***Category*** .
2. Fill out the forms with the necessary information and add an image as needed (jpg or png, 600 x 400 pixels).
3. To add a French version, click ***Manage translations*** .
4. Click ***Save*** to return to the category management page.

### Display a category description

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Usually, categories are displayed with the number of products contained as well as the minimum price for a product. You can, however, add and display a description for one or more of your categories.

***Example:** All our dishes are served with fries and a choice of salad.*

1. On the category creation / modification page, enter the desired description in the ***Description*** field.
2. Click on ***Save***.
3. If you add and display a category description, the product numbers and minimum prices will no longer be displayed for all categories.
4. Note that only company administrators can enable the display of category descriptions

### Edit / Delete a category

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1. Click the right edit button of a category to modify or delete a category.
2. Note that deleting a category will not remove the products in the deleted category; the products will end up without category and will not be visible on the ordering platform.
3. Click ***Save*** to return to the category management page.

### Assign a product to a category

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1. In the information page of a category, go to the ***Products*** section of the category.
2. Select the desired products and use the arrows in the center of the section to place or remove a product for the current category.
3. Click ***Save*** to return to the category management page.