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title: "How to add standard Work Categories to a Phase or Subphase on Project Schedule Modal?"
description: "Break down the project into smaller, more manageable chunks using Work Categories"
url: https://support.mosaicapp.com/en/articles/244-how-to-add-standard-work-categories-to-a-phase-or-subphase-on-project-schedule-modal
collection: "FAQs and Common Actions"
updated: 2026-07-09
language: en
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# How to add standard Work Categories to a Phase or Subphase on Project Schedule Modal?

Break down the project into smaller, more manageable chunks using Work Categories

A **Phase** can be divided into multiple **Work Categories**, which help define the type of work performed when entering time. **Work Categories** are also useful for **budget tracking** and **scheduling work plans**. Click the three-dot on the Phase that you want to add the Work Categories to.

1.  To add **Work Categories** to a **Phase** or **Subphase**, select **Add Schedule Item**, then choose **Add Work Category**.
    
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    > **Warning:** Work Categories can only be added to Phases when the Phase Time Tracking setting is configured to "Track Time By Work Category."
    
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2.  Select the desired **Standard Work Categories** from the list. Multiple **Work Categories** can be added at once. Click **Done** to confirm.
    
    [Learn more about how to add custom Work Categories](https://support.mosaicapp.com/en/articles/245-how-to-add-custom-work-categories-to-a-phase-or-subphase-on-project-schedule-modal.md)
    
    Click **Manage Standard Work Categories** to open a new page leading to [Org Settings > Standards > Work Categories](https://support.mosaicapp.com/en/articles/303-organization-settings-standard-work-categories.md).
    
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3.  The newly added Work Categories will show under the Phase or Subphase.
    
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