Labels

On the open note: the three dots at the top right of the pane («Note actions») → «Labels». A box opens with the ones you already have, to tick, and the «New label» field to create one on the fly (type and press Enter). The same command is in the right click menu on a note in the list, and in the multi-selection bar (there the label goes to all the chosen notes).

⚠️ Labels are yours

In the box you read «Labels are personal: only you can see them.» Even on a note someone shared with you: you put yours, they put theirs, and neither sees the other’s.

That is why there is nobody to agree with before inventing one.

Managing them all

In the «Control centre» (at the bottom of the left-hand menu) there is the «Labels» item, under «Personal». At the top a field to create a new one; below, the list: every label is renamed by clicking its name, shows how many notes have it and has two icons — «Keep at the top of the list» and «Delete the label».

Keeping some in sight

Labels with «Keep at the top of the list» appear above the list of notes as quick filters: one click and you see only the notes with that one («Remove this filter» to remove it, «Clear all» to reset). There is a maximum number, and when it is full you read «You already have at the top». The others still remain in the page and in the advanced search.

If you delete a label

The «Delete label» confirmation says the label disappears from the notes you had put it on, but the notes stay where they are. Nothing written is lost.

Questions this guide answers

• how do I put a label on a note
• what are labels for
• do others see my labels too
• how do I keep a label at the top