Template:Parent category

Note: this 'parent category' or 'mother category' should be empty of articles – Parent category and other appropriate articles should only be listed in the below sub-categories.

This shortcut template is used on category pages which are the 'top-tier' category for a specific topic or subject. Its purpose is to guide and inform readers and editors to correctly categorise articles.

Simply highlight {{Parent category}}, select copy (Ctrl - c on your keyboard), and paste (Ctrl - v) it into the edit box of the 'parent' or 'mother' category, and save your edit.