Label list items with categories
Equipment, Food and Documents help you recognise what each packing item is for.
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- Category settings manages reusable list-item categories.
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- The item form lets you choose a category or enter one as text.
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- The saved category is shown as a label beside the item.
Using Lists in family life
A long packing list mixes different types of preparation, making it necessary to read every item again.
From the list overview, open the three-dot menu and choose Category settings. Categories are available in an item’s editor. After saving, the category appears beside the item.

How the steps fit together
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Manage categories
Open Lists, tap the three-dot menu and choose Category settings. Enter a category name and use Add to create it.
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Assign a category
Close the settings and open Camping. Tap an item’s edit icon and choose Equipment under Category.
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Check the label
Tap Save at the top. The category appears beside the item. Choose No category in the item editor to remove its assignment.