# Create a new category

To create a new category click on the *+ NEW CATEGORY* button in the top right corner. 

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Set up a category name and click on *CREATE* to save or *CREATE & EDIT* to save and open in edit mode.

{% hint style="info" %}
Category code can have only letters, digits, or underscore symbols.
{% endhint %}

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If you click on *CREATE & SAVE*, now you will see a page with three tabs; [General](https://usermanual.ergonode.com/product-design/categories/general), [Translations](https://usermanual.ergonode.com/product-design/categories/translations), and [Products](https://usermanual.ergonode.com/product-design/categories/products).