When you no longer require a category, it is best to suspend it from the system to avoid confusion or prevent products and services being assigned to the incorrect category.

To suspend a category:

Step 1: Go to the Products tab and select Categories.

Step 2: Your category list will appear, select the trash icon on the right of the category name you wish to suspend. A notice will appear, click suspend.

Alternatively:

Step 1: Go to the Products tab and select Categories.

Step 2: Your list of Categories will appear. Select on a category you wish to suspend.

Step 3: Change the status from Active to Suspended.