Tagging
FAQs on Tagging
1. What are the benefits of tagging records in Zoho CRM? The primary objective of tagging in Zoho CRM is to help you categorize and prioritize records so that you can fetch them easily. For example, you can tag certain records as "Big deals" or ...
When working on projects which target prospects and involve many stakeholders, how can I flag groups of contacts for any project related activity?
You can use the tagging feature to flag the right contacts for any project related activity. Read more about tagging here.
How do I flag or group contacts, so as to see them all listed on one page?
You can use tagging to group all contacts relevant to a specific project on one page. Learn more about tagging here.
Can tags be exported?
No. Currently, you do not have an option to export tags separately. However, when you export records from a module, the corresponding tags are exported as a column in the spreadsheet.
Can I only add tags to records that I own?
By default, you can add tags to records you own. You can also add tags to records for which you have the Add/Edit permission.
Can I overwrite existing tags?
Yes, you can overwrite tags. This can be either using the Add Tags option from the [Module] List View or via workflow rules/Blueprint.
Can I use tags as a parameter to generate reports using Advanced CRM Analytics (Zoho Reports)?
Currently, tags do not sync with Advanced CRM Analytics. This is on our roadmap. However, you can generate built-in reports in Zoho CRM (Reports module), with tags as part of the report criteria.
Can I import specific tags and attach them to records?
Currently there is no "Import Tags" option in CRM. However you can assign tags to a bunch of records upon import.
Can I add tags via the CRM mobile app?
No, currently you cannot add tags via the CRM mobile app.
What happens when I delete tags associated to a bunch of records? Will I be able to delete tags used by others?
When you delete a tag, it will be dissociated from all the records on which it has been applied. Please note that if a tag is associated as part of criteria in workflow rules, reports, custom views etc (wherever criteria are applicable in CRM), you ...
Is it possible for me to merge similar tags? If so, how?
Yes. You can merge similar tags. Simply go to the Manage Tags section of a module and Edit a tag. When you update the tag name to an existing tag, CRM will throw an alert, "Tag already exists. Do you want to merge this Tag?" Click Yes, Merge. The two ...
Can I automatically replace tags? For example, if a customer's Contact Status is updated to Contacted, can the To-be-contacted be replaced with the Contacted tag automatically?
You can overwrite tags in bulk automatically via workflow rules as well as automated actions in Blueprint. Note that ALL tags associated to the record will be replaced with the new tag and not a specific one alone.
Can I use the tags created by other users?
Yes, you can share tags with other users as long as they have the permissions to access your records.
Can a lead tag be carried over to a contact tag?
Yes, you can carry over lead tags on conversion, to a contact, account and deal.
Where are all the tags for a module maintained?
Tags for a module are maintained under the Manage Tags section. Go to the required module, click on the More icon in its list view and click Manage Tags.
Can I push out tags from Zoho CRM to other third party applications such as MailChimp via APIs?
Currently, this is not possible. Watch this space for updates.
Are there logical operators while you search for tags? If so, will it be possible to search for [Tradeshow leads] AND [Australia Leads]?
Currently this is not possible via search. However, you can achieve the same using custom views for a module. When you create a custom view for a module, you can add criteria using the AND logical operator and save the view.
How can I search for records based on tags added?
You can search for records on Global Search as well as Advanced Filters based on the tags. In Advanced Filters, simply select criteria as "Tag is _____" and enter the tag name. You will be able to fetch relevant records. You can also create custom ...
Can I add tags via API?
Yes, you can add tags to records via APIs.
I am not able to add tags to records. Why?
These could be the reasons why you're unable to add tags to records: You don't have the permissions to add tags. Make sure permissions to add Tags is enabled under Other Permissions in your user profile. Your CRM organization account has exceeded the ...
How do tags work differently from a multi-select picklist field?
The thin line that separates tags from multi-select picklist values is the purpose that both of these solves. While tags are meant to help you categorize and prioritize records, multi-select picklist fields are part of the record information. For ...
What are the benefits of tagging records in Zoho CRM?
The primary objective of tagging in Zoho CRM is to help you categorize and prioritize records so that you can fetch them easily. For example, you can tag certain records as "Big deals" or "Tradeshow leads from Australia" or "Junk leads from ...