# Creating and Managing Categories

The **Categories** object is essential for managing categories in **Kuizo**.

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**A default Categories object is included, but you can create a new one if needed.**
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T**he Categories object defines the available quiz categories in Kuizo. If missing or misconfigured, Kuizo may not function properly.**&#x20;
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<summary> <strong>How to create a Categories object.</strong></summary>

1. Right-click in the **Project** window.

2) Navigate to **Create → Kuizo → Settings → Categories.**

3. A new **Categories object** will be created.

4) Rename it and place in the desired location.
   * <mark style="color:red;background-color:red;">**The Categories object must be placed inside a Resources folder for proper loading at runtime.**</mark>

5. Locate the **Kuizo Global Settings object.**

6) Assign the **Categories object** to its corresponding field.
7) Save your project.

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<summary><strong>How to add a category</strong></summary>

1. Select the **Categories Object** in the Project window.
2. Click the **plus (+)** button at the bottom of the list to add a new category.
3. Enter the category data.
4. Press **Ctrl+S** to save the **Categories object**.

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<summary><strong>How to remove a category.</strong></summary>

1. Select the **Categories Object** in the Project window.
2. In the Inspector, expand the **Categories** list.
3. Select the category to be removed.
4. Click the **minus (-)** button at the bottom of the list to remove the selected category.
   * <mark style="color:red;background-color:red;">**Pressing the minus button without selecting a category will delete the last entry.**</mark>
   * Alternatively, you can **right-click** on the selected category and choose **Delete Array Element** to remove it.
5. Press **Ctrl+S** to save the **Categories Object**.

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