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# Idea category form

# Idea category form {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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Learn about the fields of the Idea category form. Use this form to create or edit the details of an idea category in Innovation Management.
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| Field | Description |
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| Category name | Name for the idea category. Use a name that clearly identifies the entity for which you are creating the category list. For example if you are creating a category option for your departments, use the department name such as HR, Support, and IT. |
| Active | Option for activating the idea category. If activated, the idea category appears in the Create an Idea form and the Category list of the Idea Portal. Default: Selected |
| Module | The module to which this idea category belongs. |
| Parent | The parent idea category for which this category is a subcategory. For example, to list Department 1 and 2 as subcategories of Department A, select Department A in the Parent field for Department 1 and 2. |
| Domain | The domain to which the idea category belongs. |
[Table 1. Idea Category form fields]

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