Organize Everything with Tags & Pages

Tags & Pages let you connect anything in Keepsake — notes, tasks, entries, contacts — into flexible projects. There's no upfront setup. Just type #project# or [[Project Name]] and the connections form automatically. It's the simplest way to organize without over-organizing.

How tags work

A tag is a keyword that connects related content. Type it anywhere — in a note, a task, an entry — and everything tagged the same way becomes linked.
1

Type # or [[ to create a tag

Use #tag name# for hashtag-style tags (the closing # is inserted automatically) or [[Tag Name]] for wiki-style links. Both work the same way — choose the syntax you prefer. Hashtags support multi-word tags like #Q1 Planning#. You can place a tag anywhere in your text.

2

The tag is created automatically

If the tag doesn't exist yet, it's created on the spot. No need to define tags in advance. When you save your note, recognized tags appear highlighted — that's how you know they're active.

3

Click on a tag to see its page

Every tag is clickable. Tap it to open its page, which shows all connected content: notes, tasks, entries, and contacts — everything in one place.

4

Access all your tags anytime

All your tags and projects are available from the "All Pages" menu, or through the Quick Search (Cmd+K). You'll always find your way back.

Tip

Tags auto-complete as you type. After typing # or [[, your existing tags appear for quick selection. This helps you stay consistent and avoid duplicates.

Tag pages: your project hubs

Each tag has a dedicated page that works like a project hub. It shows everything connected to that tag, and you can add content directly from the page.
1

Navigate to a tag page

Click on any tag anywhere in the app to open its page. You'll see all linked notes, tasks, entries, and contacts.

2

Add content from the page

Create new tasks or entries directly from a tag page. The tag is pre-filled automatically — no need to type it again.

3

Add a description

Each tag page can have a rich description. Use it for project goals, meeting notes, or any information you want to keep front and center.

Tip

Long descriptions can be collapsed with a "Show more / Show less" button. The collapsed state is remembered for each page.

Focus mode for writing

When you need to concentrate on writing a page description, Focus mode gives you a distraction-free full-screen experience.
1

Enter Focus mode

Click the expand icon on a tag page description to enter a calming, full-screen writing space.

2

Write without distraction

Your changes are auto-saved after a few seconds of pause. A QuickNote bar stays available at the top if a thought pops up.

3

Exit when done

Press Cmd+Enter to save and close, or Escape to close. Your writing is safe either way.

Shortcut

Cmd+Enter to save and close Focus mode

Customize your pages

Make each page your own with colors and icons. Visual customization helps you identify projects at a glance — in the sidebar, in search results, and on the page itself.
1

Choose a color

Open any tag page and click the color option to pick a color. The color appears on the page header, in the sidebar, and on tag badges throughout the app.

2

Pick an icon

Select an icon for your page. The icon appears next to the page name in the sidebar and on the page header, making it easy to spot your projects visually.

Tip

Use consistent colors for related projects. For example, all work-related pages in blue, personal in green. You'll find things faster.

Pin your favorite pages

Keep your most important projects easily accessible by adding them to your favorites.
1

Star a page

Click the star icon on any tag page to add it to your favorites.

2

Reorder your favorites

Drag and drop your favorite pages in the sidebar to arrange them in the order you prefer. Your custom order is saved automatically.

3

Access favorites from the sidebar

Your favorite pages appear directly in the sidebar menu for quick access — one click and you're there.

4

Browse all pages

Open the "All Pages" menu to see every tag and page you've created, with the number of linked items for each one. It's your central directory for all projects.

Tag your notes for organization

The most common use of tags is in QuickNotes. Tag a note as you write it, and it's instantly organized.
1

Write a note with tags

Example: "Meeting notes: discussed budget for #Q1 Planning#. Need to follow up with #marketing# team."

2

Find the note later

Open the "Q1 Planning" page or the "marketing" tag to find this note alongside all related content.

Tip

You can edit a note's tags after creation. From the inbox, click to edit tags with auto-complete suggestions.

Tag your tasks

Tags work in task titles and descriptions too. This lets you see all tasks for a project on the tag page.
1

Add a tag to a task

Type #project name# or [[Project Name]] in the task title or description. The task will appear on the tag page.

2

View project tasks

Open the tag page to see all tasks linked to that project — completed and pending — alongside notes and entries.

Merge duplicate tags

Accidentally created two similar tags? Merge them into one without losing any content.
1

Open the tag page

Navigate to the tag you want to merge (the one you want to remove).

2

Click "Merge with..."

Find the merge option next to the delete button. Select the destination tag.

3

Everything transfers automatically

All contacts, tasks, notes, and entries move to the destination tag. References like #old tag# and [[old tag]] are updated automatically.

Tip

Merging is one-way. The source tag is removed and all its content moves to the destination. Choose your destination carefully.

Related guides

Something missing? Suggest features

Ready to try Keepsake?

Start organizing your relationships, notes, and tasks today. Free for 7 days.

One click — you're in. No credit card. 7 days free.