Want to move a Topic/ Thread in the About to a new category, but can't?

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In a Support thread titled Want to move a Topic/ Thread in the About to a new category, but can’t?, DGForum asks if it’s possible to move or delete an “About” topic tied to a category they wish to remove. JammyDodger explains that About topics are special and can’t be deleted like regular topics, but confirms that the category can still be deleted even if the About topic contains replies — as verified on a test site. Heliosurge suggests deleting replies first, though this isn’t strictly necessary. JammyDodger adds that if the content of the About topic needs preserving, users can copy-paste the original post into a new topic in another category, then use the Select Posts feature from the topic wrench (not post wrench) to move replies. DGForum initially couldn’t find the Select Posts option, but JammyDodger clarifies it’s located in the top-right topic wrench menu. DGForum confirms success and thanks the helpers. The thread resolves the concern: About topics don’t block category deletion, and content can be migrated if needed using the topic wrench tools.

1

I realize that the About is tied to the Category.
Are there any work-arounds to move the Topic/ Thread to a new Category please?
Need to delete the old category.
Thank-you.

2

I’m afraid not. Those are special topics that provide the category descriptions and cannot be deleted like regular topics.

However, their existence should not stop you from deleting the category with them in it.

3

If there are any replies in the about topic delete them first.

4

I’ve just had a quick check on my test site, and that deleted the category even with a reply in the About category topic.

Though if you want to save the topic content for some reason (eg you’ve accidentally customised an About topic into something else) you can copy paste the OP post body into a new topic in another catgeory, and then move the replies over with the ‘select posts’ option from your topic wrench. :+1:

5

Awesome iirc that was an issue long ago with the About topic. very nice.

6

Thank-you.
That sounds promising, but there doesn’t seem to be a Select Posts at the Topic Wrench.
E.g. this reply to the About.

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7

That seems to be the post wrench menu. You need the topic wrench one in the top right. :+1:

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8

Okay, got it, thank-you.
Appreciated.