--- title: What are Global Tags in SciNote? description: Tags in SciNote allow you to label tasks, experiments, projects, and inventories with customizable metadata. --- [Skip to content](https://knowledgebase.scinote.net/en/knowledge/what-are-tags-on-a-task#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Leave us a message](https://knowledgebase.scinote.net/en/knowledge/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) ![SciNote_logo_color_2023.png\]](https://knowledgebase.scinote.net/hs-fs/hubfs/SciNote_logo_color_2023.png?height=40&name=SciNote_logo_color_2023.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Leave us a message](https://knowledgebase.scinote.net/en/knowledge/kb-tickets/new) - Contact us Contact us How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Customer Support](https://knowledgebase.scinote.net/en/knowledge?hsLang=en) 2. 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Tags are short labels (e.g., `Status:InProgress`, `Sample:Blood`, `Audit:FDA`) that can be applied across Task in SciNote to: - Group related tasks across different Experiments and Projects - Filter for targeted search results  - Improve collaboration across departments #### What Are Global Tags? Global Tags in SciNote are workspace-wide and centrally managed. They allow teams to apply and reuse standardized tags across all Tasks in the workspace. #### Key Capabilities of Global Tags - Tags can be used in **Tasks** across different **Experiments and Projects** - A **central Tags tab** in Workspace Settings allows Workspace Owners to manage tags in one place - Tags can be used as a filter in SciNote's Global Search  ### Practical Tagging Examples Tags can be tailored to match how your lab organizes its work. #### Project-Centered Example For studies and client projects: - `Project:OncoStudy21` - `Sponsor:ACME Biocorp` - `Phase:Preclinical` - `Milestone:M1-Complete` #### Product-Centered Example For batch and validation tracking: - `Product:TheraX003` - `SKU:VX003-12µg` - `Platform:RT-PCR` - `Validation:Complete` #### Sample-Centered Example For clinical and diagnostic workflows: - `Sample:ThroatSwab` - `PatientID:987654-A` - `Result:Positive` - `Stage:Extraction` #### Process-Centered Example For SOP-based and regulated processes: - `Process:StabilityTest` - `SOP:SOP-002-V3` - `CAPA:Implemented` - `Audit:2024-Q2-FDA` #### Sample Tags by Department - QA/QC - `QA:PendingReview`, `QC:Pass`, `Validation:Complete` - Regulatory - `Compliance:GLP`, `Document:SOP-Final`, `GxP:Yes` - Diagnostics - `Sample:Blood`, `Stage:Amplification`, `Result:Invalid` - Bioinformatics - `Pipeline:Alignment`, `QC:OutlierFlagged`, `Result:Unclear` - IT - `System:Validated`, `Access:Restricted`, `Audit:CAPARequired` ### Best Practices for Using Tags - **Standardize tag naming conventions** across teams - Assign only designated individuals to manage tags centrally - Periodically review and **merge or delete redundant tags** - Train teams on shared tag libraries and proper usage ### Common Pitfalls to Avoid - **Tag sprawl**: Using multiple inconsistent versions like `QA`, `qa`, and `QualityAssurance` - **Over-tagging**: Too many tags reduce clarity and usefulness - **Inconsistent formatting**: Agree on a nomenclature and stick to it for consistency - **Lack of governance**: Assign clear responsibility for tag maintenance --- If you have any additional questions, please, do not hesitate to contact us at **[support@scinote.net](mailto:support@scinote.net).** For more information about the Premium plans, please **[request a quote.](https://www.scinote.net/get-a-quote-pricing/)**    - 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