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# Permanently delete Category

To see how a Category can be permanently deleted, we first have to click on Apply to make the new Category permanent in Project Setup.

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Now the Apply button is greyed-out again, because everything is saved/executed.

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We mark the Category as deleted again with the red X. And we see the different text style. If you don't see the Category make sure the Show/Hide button is set to show the Categories marked as deleted.

Then click on Apply.

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The Apply button is greyed-out again, because everything is saved, the Category is gone and the Restore button is also greyed-out, because now the Category is permanently deleted and cannot be restored.

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