Tagging

What is a tag?

The tool tip that appears below the Add Tag box tells you whether to use commas or spaces between tags.

• If the tip is Use commas between tags, you can use phrases as tags.For example, in a post about a mouse, you might have these tags: mouse, USB mouse,    optical mouse, wireless, DPI.

• If the tip is Use spaces between tags, each word you enter will become a separate tag.
• If tags can only be single words, the same post about a mouse might these tags: mouse USB optical wireless DPI.

What is a tag cloud?

A tag cloud displays tags used frequently within the community or within an area of the community. The more frequently a tag is used, the larger it appears in the tag cloud. Just by looking at a tag cloud, you can get a sense of what the hot topics are in a given area.

What can I do with tags?

Tagging is a way to help other users discover interesting posts. It's also a way to organise content in the community that you think is related. When you apply tags to a post, you add to the value by providing another way for people to find it.

Why do people tag?

Some users will tag posts for their own convenience in finding them later. Other users enjoy helping categorise interesting posts for the benefit of the community.

How do I tag?

A tag can be a single keyword or a phrase that describes the topic, theme, or subject of the post. You can use tags to bookmark, categorises, or identify a post. Your tags can also help other community members find interesting content.

To add a tag:

1. Navigate to an interesting post or comment. When you're at a place where you can read the whole message, you'll see the Tags area.
2. Click in the Add Tag box to see whether tags must be a single word or can also be a phrase. If the tip is Use commas between tags, you can use phrases as tags. If the tip is Use spaces between tags, each word you enter will become a separate tag.
3. Type your tags into the Add Tag field. You can type more than one tag - just put a space or a comma between tags.
4. Click Add Tag. The Tags area updates with your new tags.