How to remove a category in WordPress?

If you want to remove WordPress category then follow this instruction:


1. Login to your WordPress admin dashboard.
2. Under the dashboard menu, hover your mouse on Posts and then click on "Categories".



3. On the right side you can see a list of categories. Hover your mouse on a category you wish to remove and a few options will appear. Click on the "Delete" option. The confirmation option will appear. Click on "OK".

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