# How to use Categories

Once you have created and customized your categories you can use them e. g. for your stories and channels

### **Stories Categories**

Navigate into any of your Stories. Stories -> three dots -> Edit

Inside any Story you have the option to assign it to a category

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## Channels

Navigate to Channels -> Click on any Channel to edit

Assign a category filter to this channel.&#x20;

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