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Creating a new category: link to FamilySearch Wiki:New Common Taxonomy

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	== Creating a new category ==		== Creating a new category ==

−	If the category you want does not exist, you can create it. Naming a category well can be tricky. The most efficient way to arrive at a good name for a category is to first obtain a list of terms that others have used for the topic in question. ~~List~~ of terms are available in a library catalog. Librarians have been categorizing knowledge for generations, so it's helpful to use their experience. Two excellent examples are: the [http://authorities.loc.gov/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?DB=local&PAGE=First Library of Congress Authorities] and the [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog&catSearchType=subject Family History Library Catalog (Subject Search)]. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Naming_conventions Naming conventions] can also be helpful in creating titles and categories.	+	If the category you want does not exist, you can create it. Naming a category well can be tricky. The most efficient way to arrive at a good name for a category is to first obtain a list of terms that others have used for the topic in question. Review the [[FamilySearch Wiki:New Common Taxonomy\|New Common Taxonomy]] policy that has been established for this purpose. Also the list of terms are available in a library catalog. Librarians have been categorizing knowledge for generations, so it's helpful to use their experience. Two excellent examples are: the [http://authorities.loc.gov/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?DB=local&PAGE=First Library of Congress Authorities] and the [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog&catSearchType=subject Family History Library Catalog (Subject Search)]. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Naming_conventions Naming conventions] can also be helpful in creating titles and categories.

	<u>'''To create a new category:'''</u>		<u>'''To create a new category:'''</u>

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	<u>'''To create a new category:'''</u>		<u>'''To create a new category:'''</u>

−	1. Follow steps 1-7 in "[[Categorization#How_to_add_a_category_to.C2.A0a_page.C2.A0\|How to add a category to a page]]." Instead of typing an existing category name, type the category name you want to create. For example, type <nowiki>[[Category:New category name]]</nowiki><br>2. Save the page. After it is saved the new category will appear in red at the bottom of the saved page. Just like with newly created pages, a red link means that the article/category has not actually been created. <br>3. Click on the red link. This will open the Editing window for the new category page.	+	1. Follow steps 1-7 in "[[Categorization#How_to_add_a_category_to.C2.A0a_page.C2.A0\|How to add a category to a page]]." Instead of typing an existing category name, type the category name you want to create. For example, type <nowiki>[[Category:New category name]]</nowiki>

−	4. In the ~~editing window, add text to~~ the new category.	+	2. Save the page. After it is saved the new category will appear in red at the bottom of the saved page. Just like with newly created pages, a red link means that the article/category has not actually been created.

−	5. ~~Scroll down until you see~~ the ~~"Save page" button located below~~ the ~~editing~~ window~~. Click "Save~~ page.~~" ~~	+	3. Click on the red link. This will open the Editing window for the new category page.

−	6. ~~After clicking "Save page~~," the new category will ~~exist, and may~~ be added ~~to any FamilySearch Research Wiki article~~.	+	4. In the editing window, add text (such as a description of the category) and/or a category to the new category (this will make the new category a sub-category of another). The category page will not be active until text or a category is added.

−	~~'''NOTE~~: ~~'''The category page will not be active until text is added to the new category page.~~ Two helpful things to~~ ~~include in a category page are:	+	:Two helpful things to include in a category page are:

−	*A description of the category -- what it should ~~and should not~~ contain.	+	:*A description of the category -- what it should contain.
−	*A note about how you arrived at the category's name, including any aids you used. For instance, many writers use the [http://authorities.loc.gov/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?DB=local&PAGE=First Library of Congress Authorities] as a source for good category names.	+	:*A note about how you arrived at the category's name, including any aids you used. For instance, many writers use the [http://authorities.loc.gov/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?DB=local&PAGE=First Library of Congress Authorities] as a source for good category names.

−	== Removing a category from an article~~<br>~~ ==	+	5. Scroll down until you see the "Save page" button located below the editing window. Click "Save page."
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		+	== Removing a category from an article ==

	If you feel someone has categorized an article in error, it is best to discuss the matter with them before disassociating the article and the category. Use the article's "Discussion" page to do this.		If you feel someone has categorized an article in error, it is best to discuss the matter with them before disassociating the article and the category. Use the article's "Discussion" page to do this.

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	{{Quick reference		{{Quick reference
−	\|''To categorize a wiki article page, type ''<nowiki>[[Category:~~NAME OF CATEGORY~~]]</nowiki> ''at the bottom of the page in the editing window.''}}<br><br><br><br><br>	+	\|''To categorize a wiki article page, type {{xt\|<nowiki>[[Category:Categoryname]]</nowiki>}} at the bottom of the page in the editing window.''}}<br><br><br><br><br>

	=== What is a "Category?" ===		=== What is a "Category?" ===

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2012-09-03T14:02:12Z

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−	~~<u>'''Quick Reference:'''</u> ''To categorize a wiki article page, type <nowiki>[[Category:Alaska]]</nowiki> at the bottom of the page in the editing window.''~~	+	__TOC__

−	~~NOTE: This article has been simplified.~~ To ~~view previous content contained on this~~ page, ~~visit the~~ [[~~Advanced Categorization\|Advanced Categorization~~]] page.	+	{{Quick reference
		+	\|''To categorize a wiki article page, type ''<nowiki>[[Category:NAME OF CATEGORY]]</nowiki> ''at the bottom of the page in the editing window.''}}<br><br><br><br><br>

	=== What is a "Category?" ===		=== What is a "Category?" ===
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	:Finished! '''Roses''' is now a subcategory of '''Flowers''', and <nowiki>[[Category:Roses]]</nowiki> will be visible on <nowiki>[[Category:Flowers]]</nowiki>.		:Finished! '''Roses''' is now a subcategory of '''Flowers''', and <nowiki>[[Category:Roses]]</nowiki> will be visible on <nowiki>[[Category:Flowers]]</nowiki>.

		+	== See also ==
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		+	*[[Advanced Categorization]]

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	Although it is possible to attempt to redirect categories by adding a line such as <nowiki>#REDIRECT [[Category:United States]]</nowiki> to a category, it is not generally recommended because of limitations in the mediawiki software. Categories "redirected" in this way do not prevent the addition of articles to the redirected category. Articles added to the "redirected" category do not show up as in the target category. Until these issues are addressed (in future versions of the software), '''#REDIRECT''' should not be added to category pages.		Although it is possible to attempt to redirect categories by adding a line such as <nowiki>#REDIRECT [[Category:United States]]</nowiki> to a category, it is not generally recommended because of limitations in the mediawiki software. Categories "redirected" in this way do not prevent the addition of articles to the redirected category. Articles added to the "redirected" category do not show up as in the target category. Until these issues are addressed (in future versions of the software), '''#REDIRECT''' should not be added to category pages.
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	== How to create subcategories ==		== How to create subcategories ==

−	~~{{Contributor Help badge}}~~ Subcategories are categories that fit within a main category. Some categories may be too broad to cover all necessary topics. Subcategories are an easy way of including more detail in a category. A subcategory must first be created as a regular category. Follow the instructions for creating a new category to begin creating the subcategory.	+	Subcategories are categories that fit within a main category. Some categories may be too broad to cover all necessary topics. Subcategories are an easy way of including more detail in a category. A subcategory must first be created as a regular category. Follow the instructions for creating a new category to begin creating the subcategory.

	Next, you will add a category to the page that will become the subcategory. On the page that will become the subcategory, type the name of the parent category:  <nowiki>[[Category:</nowiki>''parent_category_name''<nowiki>]]</nowiki> This may seem counterintuitive, because you edit the subcategory page rather than the parent category page.		Next, you will add a category to the page that will become the subcategory. On the page that will become the subcategory, type the name of the parent category:  <nowiki>[[Category:</nowiki>''parent_category_name''<nowiki>]]</nowiki> This may seem counterintuitive, because you edit the subcategory page rather than the parent category page.
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	:Finished! '''Roses''' is now a subcategory of '''Flowers''', and <nowiki>[[Category:Roses]]</nowiki> will be visible on <nowiki>[[Category:Flowers]]</nowiki>.		:Finished! '''Roses''' is now a subcategory of '''Flowers''', and <nowiki>[[Category:Roses]]</nowiki> will be visible on <nowiki>[[Category:Flowers]]</nowiki>.

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2012-08-03T15:02:21Z

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	<u>'''Quick Reference:'''</u> ''To categorize a wiki article page, type <nowiki>[[Category:Alaska]]</nowiki> at the bottom of the page in the editing window.''		<u>'''Quick Reference:'''</u> ''To categorize a wiki article page, type <nowiki>[[Category:Alaska]]</nowiki> at the bottom of the page in the editing window.''
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	[[Special:Categories\|Browse existing categories here]], or follow the instructions below:		[[Special:Categories\|Browse existing categories here]], or follow the instructions below:

−	#Locate the "Toolbox" in the navigation bar, and click on the "Special pages" link (see below): [[Image:Toolbox2.png\|border\|center\|120px]]	+	#Locate the "Toolbox" in the navigation bar, and click on the "Special pages" link (see below): [[Image:Toolbox2.png\|border\|center\|120px\|Toolbox2.png]]
	#This will open the "Special pages for all users" list.		#This will open the "Special pages for all users" list.
−	#In the "Special pages for all users" list, click "Categories" (see below): [[Image:SpecialPagesCat.png\|border\|center\|200px]]	+	#In the "Special pages for all users" list, click "Categories" (see below): [[Image:SpecialPagesCat.png\|border\|center\|200px\|SpecialPagesCat.png]]
	#This will open the "Categories" page. Browse through the list to determine if the category that best describes your article exists.		#This will open the "Categories" page. Browse through the list to determine if the category that best describes your article exists.
	#If you are unsure if the category is suitable for your article, click on the category to view other pages and articles in the category, or subcategories within that category.		#If you are unsure if the category is suitable for your article, click on the category to view other pages and articles in the category, or subcategories within that category.
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	*A note about how you arrived at the category's name, including any aids you used. For instance, many writers use the [http://authorities.loc.gov/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?DB=local&PAGE=First Library of Congress Authorities] as a source for good category names.		*A note about how you arrived at the category's name, including any aids you used. For instance, many writers use the [http://authorities.loc.gov/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?DB=local&PAGE=First Library of Congress Authorities] as a source for good category names.

−	== Removing a category from an article<br> ==	+	== Removing a category from an article<br> ==

	If you feel someone has categorized an article in error, it is best to discuss the matter with them before disassociating the article and the category. Use the article's "Discussion" page to do this.		If you feel someone has categorized an article in error, it is best to discuss the matter with them before disassociating the article and the category. Use the article's "Discussion" page to do this.
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	#Click "Edit" in the page options box. This will open the Editing window.		#Click "Edit" in the page options box. This will open the Editing window.
	#In the editing window, locate the category link at the bottom of the page.		#In the editing window, locate the category link at the bottom of the page.
−	#NOTE: Depending on which editor you are using, this may appear in Wikitext as follows: <nowiki>[[Category:Scotland]]</nowiki>, or similar to the following image: [[Image:CategoryScotland.png\|border]]	+	#NOTE: Depending on which editor you are using, this may appear in Wikitext as follows: <nowiki>[[Category:Scotland]]</nowiki>, or similar to the following image: [[Image:CategoryScotland.png\|border\|CategoryScotland.png]]
	#Using the backspace or delete key on your keyboard, delete the category link.		#Using the backspace or delete key on your keyboard, delete the category link.
	#Save the article.		#Save the article.
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	== How to create subcategories ==		== How to create subcategories ==
−	{{Contributor Help badge}}	+
−	Subcategories are categories that fit within a main category. Some categories may be too broad to cover all necessary topics. Subcategories are an easy way of including more detail in a category. A subcategory must first be created as a regular category. Follow the instructions for creating a new category to begin creating the subcategory.	+	{{Contributor Help badge}} Subcategories are categories that fit within a main category. Some categories may be too broad to cover all necessary topics. Subcategories are an easy way of including more detail in a category. A subcategory must first be created as a regular category. Follow the instructions for creating a new category to begin creating the subcategory.

	Next, you will add a category to the page that will become the subcategory. On the page that will become the subcategory, type the name of the parent category:  <nowiki>[[Category:</nowiki>''parent_category_name''<nowiki>]]</nowiki> This may seem counterintuitive, because you edit the subcategory page rather than the parent category page.		Next, you will add a category to the page that will become the subcategory. On the page that will become the subcategory, type the name of the parent category:  <nowiki>[[Category:</nowiki>''parent_category_name''<nowiki>]]</nowiki> This may seem counterintuitive, because you edit the subcategory page rather than the parent category page.
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	:Finished! '''Roses''' is now a subcategory of '''Flowers''', and <nowiki>[[Category:Roses]]</nowiki> will be visible on <nowiki>[[Category:Flowers]]</nowiki>.		:Finished! '''Roses''' is now a subcategory of '''Flowers''', and <nowiki>[[Category:Roses]]</nowiki> will be visible on <nowiki>[[Category:Flowers]]</nowiki>.

−	{{Contributor help-navbox}} {{Editing help}}	+	{{Contributor help-navbox}} {{Editing help}}

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