# Categories
Here you can create and manage categories.
To edit a category click on the [edit](https://usermanual.ergonode.com/product-design/categories/general) *(pen) icon*.
To delete a category click on the *bin icon*.
To delete more than one category at once tick the checkbox next to the categories you wish to delete and from the *Action menu* choose *Delete categories*.
Confirm or cancel your choice.
This function runs in the background, you will be notified about it in the [Action center.](https://usermanual.ergonode.com/dashboard/dashboard/user-menu-and-action-center)
