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title: Delete a category
description: When you delete a category, the system also deletes the associated category users and stakeholders.
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# Delete a category

When you delete a category, the system also deletes the associated category users and stakeholders.

## Before you begin

Role required: assessment\_admin or admin

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **Assessments** > **Metric Definition** > **Categories**.

    Alternatively, navigate to a record that contains a related list for categories.

2.  Open a record from the list.

3.  On the Metric Category form, click **Delete**.

4.  Click **OK** when asked to confirm the action.

    The system displays messages at the top of the form describing the actions taken.


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