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# How do I use tags in ContractHero?

*The screenshots in this article show the German interface. The English label is given first, with the German label in square brackets.*


Categories give your contracts their broad structure — tags are the fine, flexible layer on top of it. With tags you mark individual contracts with your own keywords, without making any changes to the field builder [Feldbaukasten].

You will find tags directly on the contract page, below **"Category [Kategorie]"** and **"Status"**.

## What's in it for you

* **Labelling without configuration.** A new keyword is assigned in seconds — you do not have to create a new field or touch your contract structure.
* **As many tags per contract as you like.** Unlike the category (one per contract), you can combine several tags — for example "project development" and "freelancer".
* **Consistency through reuse.** As you assign tags, ContractHero suggests existing ones — so your tagging stays uniform.
* **Visible immediately.** All tags appear as chips directly on the contract — anyone with access recognises the classification at a glance.

## How it works

**1. Open the contract and switch to edit mode**

Open the contract you want and click **"Edit [Bearbeiten]"** at the top.


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**2. Add a tag**

Click the **⊕ symbol** next to the tags (**"Add tags to the contract [Tags zum Vertrag hinzufügen]"**). 


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In the **"Select or create a tag [Wählen oder Erstellen Sie einen Tag]"** field, select an existing tag — or type a new term to create it.

**3. Remove a tag**

Click the **×** on the relevant tag chip to remove it from the contract.


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**4. Back to the view**

Switch to **"View [Einsehen]"** — the tags appear as a row of chips directly below the contract's category and status.


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## Common questions

**What is the difference between tags and categories?**
The category is a contract's structural home: there is exactly one per contract, and fields and permissions are attached to it. Tags are free keywords — as many per contract as you like, with no effect on fields or access rights.

**Who can assign tags?**
Anyone who is allowed to edit the contract. Users with read-only access can see the tags but cannot change them.

**Do I have to create tags somewhere first?**
No. Tags come into being as you assign them — type a new term and it is created as a tag. Tags already in use are offered for selection.

**How many tags can a contract have?**
There is no practical limit — for the sake of clarity we recommend 3–5 meaningful tags per contract.

## Good to know

* **Conventions pay off.** Agree within your team how tagging is done (for example always lower case, always singular) — otherwise duplicates such as "Freelancer" and "freelancer" will appear.
* **Tags do not replace fields.** For structured information you want to evaluate (cost centres, for example), the field builder [Feldbaukasten] is the better choice — tags are for quick, flexible labelling.
* **Tidying up is worthwhile.** Remove tags that are no longer needed directly on the contract — that keeps your tagging meaningful.

## Related articles

* How do I edit contracts?
* Field builder - How do I create and manage fields?
* How do I create my own view in the contract list?
* Which functions are available on the overview or the contract main page?