To delete a post category in WordPress, follow these steps:
Step 1: Log in to the WordPress Admin Dashboard Open your web browser and enter the URL of your WordPress website followed by "/wp-admin" (e.g., "www.example.com/wp-admin"). Enter your administrator username and password to log in. After successful login, you will be redirected to the WordPress admin dashboard.
Step 2: Navigate to the Categories Section In the admin dashboard, locate the sidebar menu on the left-hand side. Find and hover over the "Posts" option. This will expand a submenu with options like "All Posts," "Add New," "Categories," and more. Click on "Categories" to access the categories section.
Step 3: Locate the Category to Delete On the "Categories" page, you will see a list of existing categories. Locate the category you want to delete and hover over its name. Several options will appear below the category name.
Step 4: Click on "Delete" From the options that appear below the category name, click on "Delete." A confirmation message will pop up, asking if you are sure you want to delete the category.
Step 5: Confirm Deletion Read the confirmation message carefully, as deleting a category will also remove all posts assigned to that category. If you are certain you want to proceed with the deletion, click on the "OK" or "Delete" button.
Step 6: Handle Posts Assigned to the Category (Optional) After confirming the deletion, you will have the option to choose how to manage the posts that were assigned to the deleted category. WordPress will provide you with options to either assign the posts to a different category or remove the category assignment altogether. Select the desired option based on your preference and click on the "Apply" button.
Congratulations! You have successfully deleted a post category in WordPress. The category and its associated posts (depending on your choice in Step 6) will be removed from your website. Please exercise caution when deleting categories, as it may affect the organization and structure of your content.
