Categories organize data fields in form views. Categories do not apply to other types of views.
Category Properties:
| Property | Description | 
| Collapsed | Specifies that the category will render as collapsed when the form is opened. | 
| Controller | Displays the controller that the category belongs to. | 
| Description | Specifies the text displayed underneath the header. | 
| Floating | Specifies that the data fields will float freely within the category. | 
| Header Text | Specifies the text displayed above the category. | 
| Id | Specifies the unique identifier for the category. | 
| New Column | Specifies that the category will start a new column. If disabled, it will start in a new row. | 
| Tab | Specifies the text of the tab that the category will belong to. If blank, no tabs will be displayed. | 
| View | Displays the view that the category belongs to. | 
| Visible When | Specifies a JavaScript expression. When it evaluates to true, the category will be displayed. | 
Learn to work with categories in the Project Designer.
Learn to drag and drop categories in the Project Explorer.
Common Tasks:
| Property | Description | 
| Custom Category Template | Learn to create a custom layout within a specific category. |