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cat_is_ancestor_of()

cat_is_ancestor_of( mixed $cat1, mixed $cat2 )

Checks if a category is an ancestor of another category.

Parameters 2 required

Name / Type Description
(int

| object) $cat1 ID or object to check if this is the parent category.

Required
(int

| object) $cat2 The child category.

Required

Return Value

(bool)
Whether $cat2 is child of $cat1.

Function Information

Since Version
2.1.0
Source File
wp-includes/category.php
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