Data & Content Types

Tags

Tags are flexible labels attached to items so they can be grouped, filtered, or found.

Also called LabelsKeywordsTopic labelsHashtags

Visual Example

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Plain Definition

Tags make content easier to group without forcing one fixed hierarchy.

You Might Describe This As...

  • "Topic labels"
  • "Hashtags"

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Tags are usually flexible and many-to-many; categories are usually more structured.

Categories

Check the name, visual cue, and typical use.

What It Is Used For

  • Filtering content
  • Marking topics
  • Creating flexible organization

Example User Phrasing

  • "Let users add tags to each document."
  • "Filter posts by tag."