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Before you add products to your catalog, you need to establish the basic category structure of your catalog. Every product must be assigned to at least one category. Categories are usually created in advance, before products are added to the catalog. However, you can also add categories “on the fly” while creating a product. The category structure of the catalog is reflected by the main menu — or top navigation — of the store.
Category Tree
| Control | Description |
|---|---|
| Add Root Category | Creates a new root category. |
| Add Subcategory | Adds a subcategory below the current category or subcategory. |
| Collapse All / Expand All | Either collapses or expands the category tree. |
| Delete | Removes the current category or subcategory from the tree. |
| Save | Saves any changes made to the category. |