--- 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 labels that are centrally managed by Workspace Owners. They allow teams to create, apply, and reuse standardized tags across all Tasks and Experiments within the workspace, making it easier to search, filter, and report across projects. #### 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 The examples below show how tags can be tailored to match how your team or lab organizes its work. Use these as a starting point and adapt the naming conventions to fit your workflows. #### 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 tag naming convention (e.g., Category:Value) and apply it consistently across the workspace - **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/)**    - [Getting Started](https://knowledgebase.scinote.net/en/knowledge/getting-started?hsLang=en#main-content) - 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