Delete a category

  • Published on Apr 5, 2022
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If you want to permanently delete a category, follow these steps:

  1. Go to Quick-access menu > Courses and categories.
  2. Find the category you wish to delete.
  3. Click the cog icon (Icon Description automatically generated) and select Delete.
  4. If there are courses in the category you will be asked where you would like the course(s) moved to before the category is deleted.
  5. Click Delete.
  6. A warning message displays, click Continue to confirm the category deletion.

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