# 7.Category

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```yaml
#Example ONLY
category:
  - "Core"
  - "Utility"
```

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* [x] This is Optional & can be left empty or removed completely (**TYPE**:<mark style="color:green;">**`RECOMMENDED`**</mark>)
* [x] If it is used, it MUST be one of the Registered Categories as per the [**FreeDesktop Spec**](https://specifications.freedesktop.org/menu-spec/latest/category-registry.html)

> - [**Main Categories**](https://specifications.freedesktop.org/menu-spec/latest/category-registry.html)
> - [**Additional Categories**](https://specifications.freedesktop.org/menu-spec/latest/additional-category-registry.html)

* [x] It can contain multiple entries

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**If it is left empty or doesn't exist, It is set to** <mark style="color:orange;">**`Utility`**</mark> **by default**
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