Category is the big folder. Tag is the sticker that repeats across different topics: urgent, receipt, idea, client. In the app the shortcut is #.

Tags screen or panel in DicaNote
Tag list: tap to filter notes that use that label.

Put a tag on a note

  1. Open the note.
  2. Tap # on the bottom bar.
  3. Type the name (urgent, ebook, 2026) or pick a tag already used.
  4. Confirm and save the note.

You can have several tags on the same note.

Where to find all tags

  • Panel next to Smart search → Tags tab
  • Shortcuts → Tags
  • On some builds, a dedicated tags screen in category navigation

Tap a tag to see only marked notes.

Rules that avoid chaos

  • One spelling only: #receipt, not #Receipt and #invoice for the same thing.
  • Few “eternal” tags: urgent, idea, receipt, waiting.
  • Project detail can be a category or a link, not twenty new tags a week.
  • Tag in bulk when cleaning the library.

Category + tag (example)

Note in category Travel, tags #hotel and #paid.
Note in category Finance, tag #receipt.

Searching #receipt picks up travel and home receipts without mixing the folders.

FAQ

Does a tag replace a category?

No. Use both: folder for the topic, tag for the attribute.

Can I rename a tag on all notes?

Depends on the version. If there is no global rename, standardize when creating and use bulk selection on old notes.

Does a tag show up in search?

Usually yes, if you type the tag name in Smart search. Guide: search.

Overview: organize with categories and tags.

See also