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How to create an example category in MediaWiki?
For example, if you want the category to be named Example Category, then you have to search for Category:Example Category. As you probably know, in MediaWiki there are different namespaces to which the pages belong depending on their function.
How are subcategories created in the same way as categories?
Subcategories are created in almost the same way as categories. First you have to create the page of the subcategory in the same way as when creating a category. Use one of the methods described above. Then edit the subcategory and in its content add a link to the category to which you want it to belong.
How to create and manage terms in term store?
To create and manage terms, you must be a contributor, a group manager, or a term store admin. (If you have many terms that you want to add, consider importing them.)
What happens when a page is added to a category?
When a page is added to a category, a link to that category is automatically added on the page. Usually it’s put at the bottom of the page but this depends on the theme. Of course, the page is also automatically listed on the category page. In this tutorial we’ll show you:
How do you search for information in MediaWiki?
The quickest way to find information in MediaWiki is to look it up directly. On every page there is a search box. Enter key words and phrases and press Enter or Return or click the magnifying glass icon or Search or Go button.
How to see the categories that contain pages and media?
To see a list of the the categories that contain pages and media go to Tools menu on the left> Special pages button> List of pages section> Categories button: This will open a page that lists the categories that are not empty. This means that if a category contains pages and/or media, or even empty subcategories, it will be shown on this list.
How can I Group media files into categories?
In MediaWiki you can group pages (as well as media files) into categories. The category itself is also a page that can have some content, and that lists the pages that are in the category. Each page name in the list is a link to the particular page.