Guide: Categorize your definitions page

Categorize your definitions page

Organize and Connect! Let's Categorize a Page!

Categories are like digital filing cabinets that help organize and connect related pages on a wiki. By adding a page to a category, you make it easier for others to find information on a specific topic. Here's how to do it:

Understanding Categories

• Categories are pages that list other pages.
• They help users browse and find related content.
• They are created and managed by wiki users.

Finding Existing Categories

1. Browse Existing Pages:
   • Look at similar pages on the wiki to see what categories they use.
   • Categories are usually listed at the bottom or side of a page.
2. Use the Category Index:
   • Justice Definitions Wiki has a list of categories.
   • You can find this page by searching for Special:Categories in the search bar above.
3. Use the Search Function:
   • Type "Category:" followed by your topic into the search bar.
   • For example, "Category:Intellectual Property Rights."
4. Check the Help Pages:
   • The wiki's help pages may provide information about categories.

Adding a Page to a Category

1. Open the Page for Editing:
   • Go to the page you want to categorize and click the "Edit source" button.
2. Add the Category Tag:
   • At the very bottom of the page, add the category tag in the following format:
     • [[Category:Category Name]]
   • Replace "Category Name" with the actual name of the category.
   • If you want to add the page to multiple categories, add each category on a new line: [[Category:Category Name 1]] [[Category:Category Name 2]]

1. Preview Your Changes:
   • Click the "Show preview" button to see how the categories will appear.
2. Publish Your Changes:
   • If you're happy with your changes, click the "Publish changes" button.

---

Tips for Categorizing Pages

• Be Specific:
  • Use the most specific category possible.
  • Avoid using overly broad categories.
• Use Existing Categories:
  • Try to use existing categories instead of creating new ones.
  • This helps keep the wiki organized.
• Check Category Names:
  • Make sure you spell the category names correctly.
  • Misspelled category names will create new, empty categories.
• Follow Wiki Guidelines:
  • Some wikis have specific guidelines for categorizing pages.
  • Check the help pages for information.
• Don't Over-Categorize:
  • Only add categories that are relevant to the page's content.

Example

• If you're editing a page about the "Licensing" you might add it to the following categories:
  • [[Category:Browse Alphabetically]]
  • [[Category:Intellectual Property Rights]]
  • [[Category:Intellectual Property Law]]
  • [[Category:Corporate Contract Law]]

Let's Keep Things Organized!

By categorizing pages, you're helping to make the wiki more accessible and user-friendly. Happy categorizing!