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 Wikipedia's Classification Feature Guide is designed to help users better organize and navigate Wikipedia content. By setting accurate and logical categories, readers can more easily find the information they need.

1. The goal of the classification system: The main goal of Wikipedia's classification system is to provide navigational links to pages so that readers can browse and find related collections of pages by category. Categories are established based on the basic and defining characteristics of the topic, ensuring that readers can quickly find what interests them.

2. Creation, deletion, and renaming of categories: Proposals to delete, merge, or rename categories are subject to the "Category Discussion" instructions. There should be adequate discussion and planning before complex reclassifications or mass creation of new categories.

3. Naming conventions: When naming categories, pay special attention to choosing accurate and clear names to avoid non-traditional classification names. Short and direct names are preferred, but exceptions are sometimes needed for clarity or to avoid ambiguity. Subject categories should be singular and collection categories should be plural. Avoid including category structures in names and ensure that names can stand on their own.

4. Create a category page: Before creating a new category, make sure that no similar category exists. Choosing a suitable name and location is a key step. The process of creating a new category consists of editing the bottom of the page, adding a new category name and saving it, then clicking the red link to create a new category page, and adding the parent category at the bottom of the page.

5. Category Description: Adding a description to a category page helps readers and editors understand what pages should be included in that category and how to subclassify them. These descriptions should clearly state the criteria for category selection and not rely solely on category names.

6. Other considerations: For categories with a large number of members, you can use a directory template to simplify navigation. Category pages can add cross-language links in the "Languages" list in the left sidebar.

7. Specifications for classified pages: Every Wikipedia page should belong to at least one category, unless it is a discussion page, a redirect page, or a user page. Pages should be placed in the most logically specific category to avoid being repeatedly grouped into superior categories. Classifications should be verifiable and neutral, avoiding controversial categories. Defining characteristics are those often mentioned by reliable sources, such as the nationality of a person or the geographical location of a place.

8. Namesake categories: Namesake categories cover the same topics as the article, such as "New York City" and "Category: New York City." A category with the same name should only be created if there are enough directly related articles or subcategories. The main article should be a member of its namesake category, sorted to appear at the top and tagged with the {{cat main}} template.

9. Classification of documents: Documents should be properly classified, either in the same category as related articles or in a separate document/image category. Freely licensed files should be moved to Wikimedia Commons and classified. Images that are not free or fair use should not appear in the category as thumbnails and can be hidden using __NOGALLERY__.

10. Administrative Categories: Administrative categories are used by editing or automation tools and should not include article pages unless necessary. Examples include stub categories, maintenance categories, and WikiProject categories. If these categories must appear in an article, hide them using {{Wikipedia category|hidden=yes}}.

11. User and draft pages: User pages should not be placed in the content category, but can be included in the user category to facilitate collaboration. Draft pages, either in the draft namespace or in user space, should not be categorized in the content category.

12. Template Classification: Templates should be classified under the template category, not the content category, to help locate specific templates. The template should not place the page in the same category as the template itself, its category should be placed in the document page of the template.

13. Sort key: Sort key ensures the correct sort within the category. Names are usually sorted by last name. Articles should appear at the top of the category using a space as the sort key, followed by important related articles. There are special rules for the handling of abbreviations, numbers, punctuation and foreign names.

14. Classification tree organization: Wikipedia's classification system forms overlapping trees, and each category may have multiple parent categories. A category can be a topic category or a collection category. Subcategories should be as specific as possible and maintain logical parent-child relationships without creating loops.

15. Spread large categories: Large categories can be broken down into smaller, more specific subcategories. Categories can be partially diffused, and information about diffusion can be given on the Categories page. For very large categories, the {{overpopulate category}} template recommends diffusion.

16. Nondiffused subcategories: Certain subcategories are subsets of particular interest that do not require pages to be removed from the parent category. They use {{nondiffused subcategories}} or {{all contain}} template tags. Subcategories defined by gender, race, religion, and sexual orientation are generally nondiffuse.

Wikipedia's classification system is designed to be intuitive and useful to readers and editors. Proper classification ensures that articles are easy to find and navigate, maintaining the usefulness and coherence of an encyclopedia.

Q: When you use Wikipedia, do you use the categories mentioned above? Will it be difficult to use?