2.6 Tutorial: Using Tags and Tag Filters on a Map

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Tags are keywords that help structure content on a map and make it easy to filter.
They always start with a hash sign # and consist of a single word with no spaces, for example #school or #done.
By adding relevant tags to individual boxes, users can search for specific topics and quickly find similar content.
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To add a tag to a box, follow these steps:
1. Open the desired box in your map.
2. Write a hash sign directly before the keyword, for example: #mytag.
3. You can also add multiple tags by using more words with hash signs, for example: #done #school
It is important that tags are written without spaces and only consist of one word.
Example:
```
#project #submission
```
This marks the box with the tags project and submission.
You may also use hyphens, dots, or underscores inside a tag, e.g. my-school project.1 school_30
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You can click on a tag within a box. This activates a tag filter:
- Click on a tag: Only the boxes containing the same tag are shown.
- Click the same tag again: The filter is removed and all boxes are visible again.
This makes it much easier to focus, especially when searching for specific content.
Example:
If you click on #school, only boxes marked with this tag will appear.
school
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It is possible to assign multiple tags to a box. Simply add a hash sign before each word you want to use as a tag.
Example:
```
#exam #math #lesson
```
The box will now appear when filtering for any of these tags.
This is especially helpful for making complex content easy to find in different contexts.
Here is an example of how teachers can be filtered by subject:
Our Faculty – Portraits of Teachers LINK
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Please keep the following rules in mind when tagging:
- Tags always consist of only one word with no spaces.
- Special characters (except for the hash sign at the beginning as well as hyphen and dot) should ideally be avoided.
- Tags can be chosen freely to categorize your content.
Incorrect:
#my tag
Correct:
#mytag
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You can link maps directly so that only boxes with a specific tag are shown when opened. Simply add your tag selection to the link:
&tag=mytag
Replace mytag with the desired tag.
This is particularly useful for focused presentations or sharing specific overviews.
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Assume your map contains the following boxes:
Box Content Tags
Tasks List of tasks for the project project todo
Submission Deadline and submission notes submission project
School Tips for learning school
If you click on #project or open the map with &tag=project, only the matching boxes are displayed. Clicking the tag again removes the filter and shows all boxes.
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Tags let you easily structure and filter content on your pinboard map. Remember:
- Start each tag with # hash.
- Multiple tags are possible.
- Format: Only one word, no spaces.
- Activate filter by clicking a tag.
- Links can include the tag filter.
This helps you keep track and quickly find relevant information.
school
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Box	Content	Tags
Tasks	List of tasks for the project	project todo
Submission	Deadline and submission notes	submission project
School	Tips for learning	school