<p>A structure is a section that allows for a 'tree' like layout with hierarchy. A good example of where Structures might be used for instance is the Craft documentation pages, or building a navigation using a section.</p>

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2014-09-03T05:37:57.060Z
2014-09-03T05:37:57.060Z
Christopher Healey
<p>I wonder what structures are since everybody writes about it here. But I can only finde one tiny sentence in the official docs:</p>

<blockquote>
  <p>«Used when entries do have an inherent relationship with each other,
  unlike Channels. They are both sortable and hierarchical.»</p>
</blockquote>

<p>Is there somewhere a bit more of a real world explenation/example on when/why/how to use this «structure» thing?</p>

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What are «Structures»?
# What are «Structures»?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2014-09-03)

I wonder what structures are since everybody writes about it here. But I can only finde one tiny sentence in the official docs:

> «Used when entries do have an inherent relationship with each other,
> unlike Channels. They are both sortable and hierarchical.»

Is there somewhere a bit more of a real world explenation/example on when/why/how to use this «structure» thing?

**Tags:** structure, best-practice

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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2014-09-03. Score: 6 | Accepted answer

A structure is a section that allows for a 'tree' like layout with hierarchy. A good example of where Structures might be used for instance is the Craft documentation pages, or building a navigation using a section.


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