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title: "Move category"
slug: "move-category"
description: "Learn how to move categories and their subcategories in Document360, ensuring proper content hierarchy and avoiding broken links during workspace transitions."
updated: 2026-07-10T05:12:29Z
published: 2026-07-10T05:12:29Z
canonical: "docs.document360.com/move-category"
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# Move category

Moving a category lets you reposition it within the same workspace or migrate it to a different workspace entirely. When you move a category, all its subcategories and articles move with it.

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## When to move a category

- You need to reposition a category under a more appropriate parent after your content hierarchy has grown.
- A section of documentation needs to be moved to a different product or audience workspace.
- A category was created in the wrong location and needs to be reassigned.

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## Move a category

The primary method for moving a category is through the **More** icon in the **Categories & Articles** pane. This method supports moves within the same workspace and across workspaces.

1. Navigate to **Documentation** () in the left navigation bar.
2. Hover over the category in the **Categories & Articles** pane and click the **More** () icon.
3. Select **Move** ().
4. In the **Move category** panel, configure the following:

| Field | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Workspace** | Select the destination workspace. Click **Reset** to place it under the main workspace. |
| **Category** | Select the destination category. Click **Reset** to place it at the root level. |
| **Auto update referenced links** | Enable to automatically update internal links in article content to reflect the new destination. |

1. Click **Move**.

![Move category panel showing workspace and category destination fields](https://cdn.document360.io/860f9f88-412e-4570-8222-d5bf2f4b7dd1/Images/Documentation/move%20category%20workspace.png)

### Other ways to move a category

- **Drag and drop:** Click and drag the reorder handle () next to a category in the **Categories & Articles** pane to reposition it. Works within the same workspace only.
- **From inside a Folder or Index category:** Open a Folder or Index category, click the **More** () icon at the category level, and select **Move**. You can also select multiple items and click **Move** () from the bulk action bar.

 NOTE

Drag and drop only works within the same workspace. To move a category across workspaces, use the **More** () icon method.

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## What happens when you move a category

- The category is removed from its current location and placed in the destination workspace or category.
- All subcategories and articles within it move together.
- Internal links in article content may break if the destination is a different workspace. Enable **Auto update referenced links** in the Move panel to update all links automatically.
- Security restrictions from the destination workspace or category are applied to the moved content.

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## Move vs. clone

Both Move and Clone let you place a category in a new location, but they behave differently.

|  | Move | Clone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Original** | Removed from its current location | Stays in place |
| **Result** | Category exists only in the new location | An independent copy is created in the new location |
| **Links** | Auto-updated via **Auto update referenced links** | Updated to cloned or retained as original via the Cross-references setting |
| **Use when** | You want to relocate content permanently | You want a copy while keeping the original |

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## Best practices

- Enable **Auto update referenced links** when moving a category across workspaces. This ensures internal links point to the correct destination and do not become broken.
- Check for replicated articles before moving. If articles in the category have been replicated to other categories, the replicated versions will reference the new location after the move.
- Use drag and drop for quick repositioning within the same workspace. For cross-workspace moves, always use the More icon method to access the full Move panel.
- Do not move a root-level category into one of its own subcategories. Document360 does not allow this.

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## FAQ

**Can I move a category across workspaces?**

Yes. Use the **More** () icon method to open the Move panel, which includes a Workspace field for cross-workspace moves. Drag and drop only works within the same workspace.

**Does moving a category also move its subcategories and articles?**

Yes. All subcategories and articles within the category are moved to the destination along with the parent category.

**What does Auto update referenced links do?**

When enabled, Document360 automatically updates all internal links in the article content of the moved category to reflect the new destination. This prevents broken links after a cross-workspace move. It is recommended to enable this option whenever moving across workspaces.

**Can I move a root-level category into its own subcategory?**

No. Document360 does not allow a root-level category to be moved into its own subcategory.

**Are security restrictions applied when moving a category to another workspace?**

Yes. Security restrictions from the destination workspace and category are applied to the moved content.