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Editing Tags

The tagd-ai editor is a powerful, block-based content editor. This guide covers everything you need to know about editing tags.

Opening a Tag for Editing

  1. Click on any tag in your dashboard
  2. The tag opens in the editor
  3. Start editing immediately - changes auto-save
View vs Edit Mode

If you can only view a tag, you don't have write permissions. Check the permissions guide to learn more.

The Editor Interface

Toolbar

Located at the top of the editor:

  • Back - Return to dashboard
  • Title - Click to edit the tag title
  • Save indicator - Shows save status
  • QR Code - Generate/view QR code
  • Settings - Tag settings and permissions
  • More (⋮) - Additional options

Content Area

The main editing space where you add and arrange content blocks.

Block Controls

Each block has controls that appear on hover:

  • Drag handle (⋮⋮) - Reorder blocks
  • Add (+) - Insert a new block
  • Delete (🗑) - Remove the block
  • More (⋮) - Block-specific options

Working with Text

Basic Formatting

Select text to see formatting options:

  • Bold (Ctrl/Cmd + B)
  • Italic (Ctrl/Cmd + I)
  • Underline (Ctrl/Cmd + U)
  • Strikethrough
  • Code (inline monospace)

Headings

Create headings by:

  • Clicking the heading dropdown
  • Typing # followed by space for H1
  • Typing ## for H2, ### for H3

Lists

  • Bullet list: Type - or * followed by space
  • Numbered list: Type 1. followed by space
  • Checklist: Type [] followed by space

Text Styling

  • Change text color
  • Add background highlights
  • Adjust alignment (left, center, right)

Adding Blocks

Using the Block Picker

  1. Click the + button in the left margin
  2. Choose a block type from the menu
  3. The new block appears at that position

Using Slash Commands

  1. Type / anywhere in the editor
  2. Start typing the block name
  3. Press Enter to insert

Block Types Available

  • Text - Rich text with formatting
  • Image - Photos and graphics
  • File - Downloadable attachments
  • Callout - Highlighted information boxes
  • URL Redirect - Automatic redirects
  • Map - Embedded maps
  • Gallery - Image collections

See Block Types for details on each.

Reordering Content

Drag and Drop

  1. Hover over a block to see the drag handle (⋮⋮)
  2. Click and hold the handle
  3. Drag to the new position
  4. Release to drop

Keyboard Navigation

  • Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + ↑ - Move block up
  • Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + ↓ - Move block down

Deleting Content

Delete a Block

  1. Hover over the block
  2. Click the trash icon
  3. Block is removed (can undo)

Delete All Content

  1. Click in the toolbar
  2. Select Clear All Content
  3. Confirm the action

Undo/Redo

  • Undo: Ctrl/Cmd + Z
  • Redo: Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + Z

Auto-Save

tagd-ai automatically saves your changes:

  • Every few seconds while typing
  • Immediately when you stop typing
  • When you navigate away

The save indicator shows:

  • Saving... - Currently saving
  • Saved - All changes saved
  • Offline - Changes saved locally, will sync when online

Version History

Coming Soon

The version history UI is currently in development. Soon you'll be able to:

  • Browse previous versions by date
  • Preview changes between versions
  • Restore any previous version

Version history is automatically tracked in the background for all tags.

Keyboard Shortcuts

ShortcutAction
Ctrl/Cmd + BBold
Ctrl/Cmd + IItalic
Ctrl/Cmd + UUnderline
Ctrl/Cmd + ZUndo
Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + ZRedo
Ctrl/Cmd + SForce save
/Open block picker
EscapeClose menus/modals

Mobile Editing

The editor works on mobile devices with:

  • Touch-friendly block controls
  • Simplified formatting toolbar
  • Swipe to delete blocks
  • Pinch to zoom images

For the best mobile experience, install the tagd-ai PWA from your browser menu.

Troubleshooting

Changes Not Saving

  1. Check your internet connection
  2. Look for error messages in the toolbar
  3. Try refreshing the page
  4. Changes are cached locally and will sync when possible

Editor Slow or Unresponsive

  1. Break very long content into multiple tags
  2. Optimize large images before uploading
  3. Try a different browser
  4. Clear browser cache

Can't Edit a Tag

  • Verify you have write permissions
  • Check if someone else is currently editing
  • Ensure you're signed in to the correct account

Next Steps