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This section is used to define up to 1,000 categories for each department.

This Page: the web page you are currently looking at shows you a list of all of the categories currently defined for selected department. A category must be setup in this section before you are allowed to assign sub-categories or products to it.

Displaying Categories: to display a list of categories, choose a department using the drop down list provided and them click the SELECT DEPARTMENT button. This tells the store to display the assigned categories for the selected department.

Each category "record" for the selected department is shown on its own line, and the entire list of categories is shown in order by the list position you assigned. If the list is empty, it means you have not defined any categories for the selected department.

NO SELECT DEPARTMENT BUTTON: if the store fails to display a SELECT DEPARTMENT button or a department drop down list, it means that NONE of your departments are "linked to a list of categories". Only departments that are setup to "link to a list of categories" will appear for selection.

To add a new category to the list, click on the ADD NEW button. If the ADD NEW button does not appear on the page, it means you have already setup the maximum number of categories allowed for the selected department (1,000).

NOTE: When adding, be sure to switch to the correct department before you press the ADD NEW button.

To change an existing category, click the EDIT button shown to the right of the category's information. NOTE: each category listed has its own EDIT button.

To delete an existing category, click the DELETE button shown to the right of the category's information. NOTE: if you delete a category, the store will also delete any sub-categories and products assigned to this category as well!

Viewing: for certain types of categories, a VIEW button will appear next to the EDIT and DELETE buttons. Clicking on the VIEW button will allow you to display what the category will look like when it is shown to your customers. This feature is not available for categories that link to a "Static Web Page" or that are defined as a "Section Title".

IMPORTANT: while this option will display the category's web page, some items or links on the page may not function properly if you have NOT finished building your entire store.

Thumbnail Image: if you uploaded and assigned a thumbnail image for a category, it will be shown next to the category's name. The store will automatically resize the image to display properly within the selection list. The store will NOT resize the image when it is displayed on your store pages.

Category Selection List Help
This section is used to define up to 1,000 categories for each department. This Page: the web page you are currently looking at shows you a list of all of the categories currently defined for selected department. A category must be setup in this section before you are allowed to assign sub-categories or products to it. Displaying Categories: to display a list of categories, choose a department using the drop down list provided and them click the SELECT DEPARTMENT button. This tells the store to display the assigned categories for the selected department. Each category "record" for the selected department is shown on its own line, and the entire list of categories is shown in order by the list position you assigned. If the list is empty, it means you have not defined any categories for the selected department. NO SELECT DEPARTMENT BUTTON: if the store fails to display a SELECT DEPARTMENT button or a department drop down list, it means that NONE of your departments are "linked to a list of categories". Only departments that are setup to "link to a list of categories" will appear for selection. To add a new category to the list, click on the ADD NEW button. If the ADD NEW button does not appear on the page, it means you have already setup the maximum number of categories allowed for the selected department (1,000). NOTE: When adding, be sure to switch to the correct department before you press the ADD NEW button. To change an existing category, click the EDIT button shown to the right of the category's information. NOTE: each category listed has its own EDIT button. To delete an existing category, click the DELETE button shown to the right of the category's information. NOTE: if you delete a category, the store will also delete any sub-categories and products assigned to this category as well! Viewing: for certain types of categories, a VIEW button will appear next to the EDIT and DELETE buttons. Clicking on the VIEW button will allow you to display what the category will look like when it is shown to your customers. This feature is not available for categories that link to a "Static Web Page" or that are defined as a "Section Title". IMPORTANT: while this option will display the category's web page, some items or links on the page may not function properly if you have NOT finished building your entire store. Thumbnail Image: if you uploaded and assigned a thumbnail image for a category, it will be shown next to the category's name. The store will automatically resize the image to display properly within the selection list. The store will NOT resize the image when it is displayed on your store pages.
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