{"id":994,"date":"2020-05-04T14:29:56","date_gmt":"2020-05-04T19:29:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.bear.app\/?p=994"},"modified":"2021-12-17T13:47:09","modified_gmt":"2021-12-17T19:47:09","slug":"getting-started-with-using-and-organizing-tags-in-bear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.bear.app\/2020\/05\/getting-started-with-using-and-organizing-tags-in-bear\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting started with using and organizing tags in Bear"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Tags are a powerful way to organize notes in Bear. They can be created on-the-fly, placed anywhere in a note, and you can add neat icons<\/a> to them in the Sidebar. But that\u2019s just the start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tags can do much<\/em> more in Bear. Let\u2019s explore some core features and uses in this post, then some more advanced tips and ideas in a future part two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To create a tag in a note, simply combine a word with a pound sign, like #ideas<\/strong> or #groceries<\/strong> or #gifts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All tags you create are collected in the Sidebar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sometimes, a single word won\u2019t do. Create multi-word tags by wrapping two or more words in pound signs, like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another way to quickly add a tag to one or more notes is to drag the note(s) onto the tag in the Sidebar. Learn how to select and drag multiple notes on iPad and iPhone<\/a> (as well as the Drop Bar!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Select a tag in the Sidebar, then select multiple notes. On a Mac, right-click a selected note, then use the Remove #tag<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learn how to use drag and drop on iOS<\/a>, then use our Drop Bar to remove a tag from multiple notes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Select a tag in the Sidebar, create a new note, and the tag will already be in there. You\u2019re welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can nest tags within other tags<\/em>. This is a great way to add granularity to organizing notes within the same parent topic, such as a journal with dated entries, meeting notes, project ideas, and weekly task roundups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To use nested tags, separate two words in a tag with a forward slash, like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sometimes a tag needs to evolve, like the proverbial caterpillar into a butterfly. To rename a tag for all notes, right-click (Mac) or long-tap (iOS) a tag in the Sidebar, then select Rename tag<\/strong>. Multi-word tags are fair game here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bear contains a variety of TagCons<\/a> to help your tags stand out in the Sidebar. It even automatically assigns them to popular tags like ideas<\/strong>, books<\/strong>, jokes<\/strong>, journal<\/strong>, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To add or customize a TagCon, right-click (Mac) or long-tap (iOS) a tag in the Sidebar, then change Tag Icon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you are not in Edit Mode<\/a>, you can click a tag in a note to view all other notes with that tag. It\u2019s basically a shortcut to selecting that tag in the Sidebar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For folks who want to print or export notes for sharing or publishing elsewhere, there\u2019s a way to leave your tags out of it. Simply go to Settings > General<\/strong> and toggle off Keep tags during export<\/strong>. This way, your tags stay between you and your copies of Bear, literally\u2014we can\u2019t see any of your activity, notes, or even tags. We\u2019re big on privacy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Something to note here<\/strong>: While we like that tags can be added anywhere in a note (even in the middle of sentences!), working that way in Bear can make for some\u2026 awkward exports if you exclude tags. So be aware and tag accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We hope you liked part one of this series on tagging in Bear. With part two, we\u2019ll explore some more advanced features, tips, and ideas for getting the most out of tags and organizing notes with Bear. We\u2019d love to hear your favorite tips and ideas on Reddit<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>, Facebook<\/a>, or directly at bear@shinyfrog.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Tags are powerful, flexible tools in Bear. In the first of this two-part series, we\u2019ll explore some core features and ideas. 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Use multi-word tags<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Drop notes onto tags<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Remove a tag from multiple notes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Create new notes within a tag<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Tag inception (nested tags)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Rename tags<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Customize TagCons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Quick tag navigation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How to remove tags when you print, export notes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Happy tagging<\/h2>\n\n\n\n