Anyone using Windows 10 will depend on the search function on a daily basis, but if you can’t find a particular file, there’s one way to make sure it always appears in the results — bookmarks. One of the most effective ways to optimize your Windows 10 experience is to take advantage of the bookmarks system.
Sorting the contents of your system with tags will ultimately help you identify your files with an added level of precision and structure, saving you time and effort. Let’s see how to tag files in Windows 10.
Adding tags via file properties settings
Step 1: Select the file by right-clicking on it, then select Properties field.
Image used with permission of the copyright holder
Step 2: Open it details section.
Step 3: Open the tag editing area by selecting the box next to the name, which will allow you to enter the desired tags.
Image used with permission of the copyright holder
Step 4: Type the tag that is appropriate for that particular file. For example, for demonstration purposes, we attach the tag “Job” for the document.
Step 5: Choose apply button to confirm the tags, then press Alright.
Image used with permission of the copyright holder
Search for files with tags
Now that you’ve added tags to your files, let’s look at how to search them. In the search box within Windows, entering keywords alone will not return results for the files you just marked. You’ll need to type the word “tag” followed by a colon, followed by whatever keyword you’re looking for.
Image used with permission of the copyright holder
Adding more tags
In some cases, you may want to insert multiple tags to further organize your files. To do this, simply enter a semicolon after each label. Where this can prove useful is when you add additional details such as a time period, etc. Some systems will automatically insert a semicolon after entering a label.
For example, if we add the tag “August” and “2022” after “work”, then when you search for your work files for the month of August, all relevant files for that month will be returned (as long as the additional tags are attached).
Add tags to multiple files at once
If you have a number of files inside, say, a folder for a work project or one that contains various images, and you want to attach a tag to each one, then you don’t need to do the process for all of them manually. Simply choose Ctrl and click the respective files. Then right-click on any of them, select Properties and details options and insert them.
Why can’t I add tags for certain file types?
Microsoft has restricted its tagging system for certain file types. So when you open Properties and details panel for a specific file type, such as PDFs and image extensions other than JPG (for example, you cannot tag PNG images), then the tags section may not appear at all.
If you have a Mac and want to organize your files using a tag system, head over to our guide on how to add and use tags for Apple PC.
Editor’s recommendations
Categories: GAMING
Source: newstars.edu.vn