# Use the 'Generate categories' function

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Note: If the 'Generate categories' option results in 35 pages of categories, you've reached the maximum number of categories that can be generated. Check our [tips for categorization](https://helpcenter.channable.com/manage-improve-product-data/categorize-products/categorization-tips) before filling in the generated categories.
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### Go to the channel's Categories step

* Navigate to **\[Your channel]** where you want the categories.
* Go to the **Categories** step.
* Open the **Manual Categorization** tab.
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### Generate categories (if needed)

* If you don't have categories yet, click **Generate categories**.
* If you have already added categories, open More actions and click the + icon dropdown, then select **Generate categories**.

![Generate categories screenshot](https://content.gitbook.com/content/u8whzIfip72Kvn3M1bsc/blobs/Vfm4SWOAbQwyFX6rKBBP/19236946839570)
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### Set the category field (if not set)

* If you have not [set the category field](https://helpcenter.channable.com/manage-improve-product-data/categorize-products/create-product-categories/set-the-category-field) yet, select a field in the pop-up and click **Save**.
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### Save the generated categories list

* Click **Save** below the list of categories to persist the generated categories.
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### Map values to categories using Field & Filter

* Use the 'Field' and 'Filter' fields to filter on the value of a field.\
  Example: if 'categories' 'is equal to' 't-shirts' then type 'T-shirt' to find the category (internal) 'Clothing & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops'.
* This will assign that category to all items that match this filter.
* The dropdown in the 'Set to category' column will also provide suggestions that best match the value, making manual categorization easier.

![Field & Filter screenshot](https://content.gitbook.com/content/u8whzIfip72Kvn3M1bsc/blobs/i2VbQuiUJK5GlBZhtYEf/19236975991186)
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### Save and review categorization coverage

* Click **Save**.
* The interface will show the percentage of items allocated to a category, and the number of items with and without a category.
* Aim for 100% of your items categorized. If you haven't reached 100%, add separate [rules](https://helpcenter.channable.com/manage-improve-product-data/rules-bulk-edit-and-enrich/rules-in-channable) to complete your categorization.

![Categorization coverage screenshot](https://content.gitbook.com/content/u8whzIfip72Kvn3M1bsc/blobs/8dINq1fYwY773LEJeDsb/19236975998482)
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