> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.revisory.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Understanding categories

> Categories are topic containers that bundle evaluation criteria for your documents.

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A category is a container for related evaluation criteria. You create a category for each document type you want to analyze regularly.

## Concept

Think of a category as a checklist: "What do I look for when reviewing this type of document?"

Examples of categories:

* **Project proposals:** Is the goal clear? Are resources planned? Is there a timeline?
* **Compliance reports:** Are all mandatory details included? Is the language precise?
* **Contract templates:** Are rights and obligations balanced? Are important clauses missing?

## Creating a category

1. Click **Categories** in the sidebar
2. Click **New Category**
3. Enter a descriptive name
4. Optional: Choose whether to display scores
5. Click **Create**

## Editing a category

Click on a category to open it. Here you can:

* Change the name
* Toggle score display on/off
* Add, edit, or sort evaluation steps

## Archiving a category

You can archive categories you no longer need:

1. Open the category
2. Click the menu (three dots)
3. Select **Archive**

Archived categories no longer appear in the main list, but existing analyses are preserved.

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  You can view and reactivate archived categories anytime using the "Show archived" filter.
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## Next step

<Card title="Define evaluation steps" icon="list-check" href="/en/analyses/evaluation-steps">
  Learn how to create specific evaluation criteria
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