Deleting Categories¶
Remove categories that are no longer needed from the system.
Who Can Delete Categories?¶
| Role | Can Delete |
|---|---|
| System Administrator | Yes |
| Administrators group | Yes |
| Category & Search Administrators | Yes |
| Regular Users | No |
Delete Icon Visibility
The delete icon only appears if you are a designated Search and Category Administrator.
How to Delete a Category¶
- Click the Categories tab
- Locate the category you want to delete
- Click the Delete icon (🗑️) next to the category name
- Confirm the deletion
Considerations Before Deleting¶
Cannot Be Undone
Category deletion is permanent. Consider the following before deleting:
| Consideration | Details |
|---|---|
| User reliance | Users may depend on this category for regular searches |
| Documentation | Update any documentation that references this category |
| Alternatives | Ensure users have alternative ways to find these documents |
What Happens When Deleted¶
- The category is removed from the Categories tab
- The underlying search criteria is deleted
- Documents previously found by this category are not affected
- Users can no longer use this category to search