Only admins can create, edit, or delete labels and tags.
Labels vs tags
| Labels | Tags | |
|---|---|---|
| Record types | Tasks, notes, opportunities | Households, businesses |
| Color | Yes — each label has a color | No |
| Purpose | Categorize individual activities | Group records for filtering and reporting |
Access tag and label settings
Go to Settings → Tags & labels, then select the tab you want to manage:- Households
- Businesses
- Tasks
- Notes
- Opportunities
Create a label or tag
Click Add label or Add tag
If the list already has items, click the Add new label or Add new tag row at the top of the table.
Edit a label or tag
Click the icon on a row to edit the name inline. For labels, click the color circle to change the color. Each table includes a # column that shows how many records use each label or tag.Delete a label or tag
Click the icon on the row and confirm in the dialog. Deleting a label or tag removes it from all records it was applied to.Where labels and tags are used
- Filtering — labels and tags appear as filter options on list pages and in data views
- Creating records — select a label or tag when creating or editing tasks, notes, opportunities, households, or businesses
- Note cards — applied labels appear as colored badge chips in the card footer, on a row beneath the user name and timestamp
- Note label picker — the picker on a note is searchable (Search labels…) and scrolls, which helps when a book has many note labels
- Automations — use labels and tags as conditions or actions in automations
- Sequences — task steps in sequences can include a label
FAQ
Can I use the same label name for different record types?
Can I use the same label name for different record types?
Yes. Task labels, note labels, and opportunity labels are managed separately. You can have a “Follow-up” label in each category.
Can non-admins apply labels and tags to records?
Can non-admins apply labels and tags to records?
Are labels and tags shared across all books?
Are labels and tags shared across all books?
Next steps
Managing tasks
Apply labels when creating or editing tasks
Households
Apply tags to households