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title: "Assign or Remove Message Category"
slug: "assign-or-remove-message-category"
updated: 2024-03-28T07:51:52Z
published: 2024-03-28T07:51:52Z
canonical: "docs.mapp.com/assign-or-remove-message-category"
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# Assign or Remove Message Category

## Goal​

To apply a message category to an existing draft message in Engage.

## Prerequisite​

The message to be categorized has been created and saved as a draft or prepared message.

The message category has been created. For more information, see [Create New Message Category](/v1/docs/create-new-message-category).

## Background Information​

Message categories can be assigned to individual messages in Engage to make organizing and identifying messages easier. For more information, see [Message Categories](/v1/docs/message-categories).

## Procedure

1. In the ​main navigation​ menu, click **Messages**. ⇒ The ​**Processed Messages Overview**​ window is opened.
2. Next to the message to which you would like to assign a category, click ​**Edit**. ⇒ The ​**Compose Message**​ window is displayed.
3. At the bottom of the screen, expand the **​Advanced Options​** area.
4. From the **​Message Category** drop-down list, select the message category to be applied.
5. If no message category is desired, select ​Do not assign a category.
6. To save the changes, click**​ Save as Draft.**