Tags

Use tags to categorize time entries across topics for better reporting.

Overview

Tags are labels you attach to time entries to categorize work across different topics. While topics represent what project you're working on, tags represent the type of work (e.g., "bug fix", "meeting", "documentation").

When to Use Tags

Tags are useful for cross-cutting concerns that span multiple projects:

bug-fix

Track time spent fixing bugs across all projects

meeting

Separate meeting time from actual coding

research

Identify time spent learning or investigating

code-review

Track review time separate from implementation

Tags vs Topics

Use Topics for the project or client ("Acme Dashboard", "Internal Tools"). Use Tags for the activity type ("bug fix", "feature", "meeting"). This lets you answer questions like "How much time did I spend on meetings this month?"

Creating Tags

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    Click Add Tag
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    Enter a name (short, descriptive)
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    Choose a color for visual distinction
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    Click Save

Tags are shared across all topics in your organization. Create them once, use them on any entry.

Adding Tags to Entries

You can add tags while a timer is running or when editing an entry:

While Tracking

  1. Look for the tag selector below the notes field
  2. Click to open the dropdown
  3. Select one or more tags
  4. Tags are saved automatically

When Editing

  1. Click an entry to open the edit dialog
  2. Find the Tags field
  3. Add or remove tags
  4. Changes save when you close the dialog

Filtering by Tags

Use tags to filter reports and find specific work:

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    Go to Reports
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    Select "Time by Tag" report
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    See hours and earnings broken down by tag
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    Click a tag to see all entries with that tag

You can also filter the Calendar and Dashboard by tag using the filter dropdown.

Tag Best Practices

  • Keep it simple — 5-10 tags is usually enough. Too many tags become hard to use consistently.
  • Be consistent — Use the same tag for the same type of work. "bug" and "bugfix" and "bug-fix" defeat the purpose.
  • Short names — Tags appear in compact spaces. Use "meeting" not "client meeting discussion".
  • Use colors — Color-coded tags are easier to spot on the calendar.