Define a knowledge article category

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  • 更新日 2026年03月12日
  • 所要時間:2分
  • Each knowledge base has a hierarchy of categories that organizes the articles.

    始める前に

    Role required: knowledge_admin, knowledge_manager, CanContribute access to the knowledge base

    このタスクについて

    Define a hierarchy for categories by creating parent-child relationships. Each hierarchy consists of a top-level category and a structure of subcategories, which are also named the child categories. The category hierarchy is saved in the Full category field in the Knowledge Category [kb_category] table.

    You can create and edit categories separately for each knowledge base.

    手順

    1. Navigate to All > Knowledge > Administration > Knowledge Bases.
    2. Select a knowledge base you manage.
    3. Create a top-level category.
      1. In the Knowledge Categories related list, click New.
      2. On the Knowledge Category form, fill in the fields.
        表 : 1. Knowledge Category form
        Field Description
        Label Label for the category.

        The label appears as the name of the category.

        Value Value for the category you use when referencing the category in scripts.
        Parent ID Top-level component associated with the category.

        This field is automatically set to the top-level component ID.

        Active Option to enable the category.
      3. Click Submit.
    4. オプション: Create a child category.
      1. Expand an existing category and click New within the expanded section.
      2. Fill in the Knowledge Category form.
      3. Click Submit.

    次のタスク

    In addition to using categories defined by a knowledge manager, knowledge contributors can add and edit categories when editing an article.