How do I create sub-categories to previous catergories already entered?

How do I create sub-categories to previous catergories already entered?

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Hello @Golfstx !

 

To create subcategories, all you have to do is set a parent category. This can be done if you're creating a new category or modifying an existing one.

 

When you're on your category edit screen, hit the select button next to Parent Category. This will bring up a list of categories already created. Choosing one of those will make your current category a sub of your selection.

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A word of warning: subcategories inherit all your online settings from its parent category. If your parent category isn't visible online but you put items in your subcategory as available online, those items will show up in a generic "Item" section at the bottom of your webpage. Well, at least in Order Online mode. I'm not entirely certain what it'll look like in the Shop Now mode. I ended up moving away from subcategories because it made a mess of my website.

Ryan Wanner
Golden Pine Coffee Roasters
Colorado Springs, CO, USA

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Happy Selling!

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Hello @Golfstx !

 

To create subcategories, all you have to do is set a parent category. This can be done if you're creating a new category or modifying an existing one.

 

When you're on your category edit screen, hit the select button next to Parent Category. This will bring up a list of categories already created. Choosing one of those will make your current category a sub of your selection.

tlcat.jpg

 

 

A word of warning: subcategories inherit all your online settings from its parent category. If your parent category isn't visible online but you put items in your subcategory as available online, those items will show up in a generic "Item" section at the bottom of your webpage. Well, at least in Order Online mode. I'm not entirely certain what it'll look like in the Shop Now mode. I ended up moving away from subcategories because it made a mess of my website.

Ryan Wanner
Golden Pine Coffee Roasters
Colorado Springs, CO, USA

Square Champion: I know stuff.
Beta Tester: I break stuff.
he/him/hey you/coffee guy/whatever.

Happy Selling!
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