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When creating a new Content Category (e.g., Process), you can define add Metadata fields to store additional capture key information relevant related to the pages under in that category.

As anadministrator, you have the authority to determine which Metadata fields are mandatory for users to complete within this Content Category. This is done by simply selecting the “Required” checkbox can choose which of these fields users must fill out by simply checking the “Required” box when setting up each Metadata field.

For exampleinstance, you might add require fields such as like Process Owner or Description as mandatory. An admin can mark a Metadata field to ensure that important details are always provided.

You can mark fields as required or not required optional at any time by editing the Control Category, this doesn't need to be done only during creation, not just during creation. Just edit the Content Category to make adjustments whenever needed.

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Assign Content Category with required Metadata fields to a Confluence page:

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  • Required fields are indicated with a red asterisk ( * ) on the page.

  • Users must fill in all required metadata fields before they can save the page.

  • If a required field is left blank and user clicks “Save” button, an error message will be shown and the Metadata will not be saved.

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  • If the user clicks "Close" without saving , when while creating a page using templatesfrom a template, a warning message will be shownappear:

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  • Clicking “Confirm”"Confirm" will close the dialog without assigning a Content Category to the page, since all mandatory . (Mandatory fields must be completed before assignment.Alternatively, selecting “Cancel” filled in before a category can be assigned.)

  • Clicking "Cancel" will return the user to the Metadata edit dialog, where they can fill in complete the required fields and save.

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