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Set file Tags to None

Unless I'm really missing something. What do I do if I have a file already tagged, say "Important", and just want to change it to "None". You previously could do this with a right-click. I don't see the option any longer, only the oppotunity to change to another Tag.

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7)

Posted on Nov 4, 2013 9:06 AM

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Nov 6, 2013 9:14 AM in response to razzman

Howdy razzman,


It sounds like you have set some tags that you would like to delete. This article will help you do that in a few ways, step 5 of this section in particular:

OS X: Tags help you organize your files

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5839

In the Finder

If you've already saved a file, you can tag it directly from the Finder.

  1. Select the files and folders you want to tag.
  2. Control-click, or right-click on one of the highlighted items.
  3. Select a favorite tag from the shortcut menu that appears. Select it again to remove a tag.
    Select “Tags…” to access the Tags popover menu.
  4. To add a tag from the popover menu:
    • Click on a favorite tag that appears in the menu to link it your document. Keep clicking your favorites to add more tags to this document.
    • Click “Show All…” to see the all of the tags you have created. Then, click on each tag you want to attach.
    • In the text field, begin typing the name of any tag you have created. Auto text completion offers each tag that matches what you type. Press return or click on the tag to attach it.
    • Start typing a new word or phrase to create a new tag. Press the Return key to create the tag and attach it to your document.
      New tags you create automatically appear in other locations where tags are visible, such as in the Finder sidebar.
  5. To remove a tag from your document, click the existing tag in the Tags field to highlight it, then press the Delete key.

Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.

All the very best,

Sterling

Nov 6, 2013 9:15 AM in response to razzman

Howdy razzman,


It sounds like you have set some tags that you would like to delete. This article will help you do that in a few ways, step 5 of this section in particular:

OS X: Tags help you organize your files

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5839

In the Finder

If you've already saved a file, you can tag it directly from the Finder.

  1. Select the files and folders you want to tag.
  2. Control-click, or right-click on one of the highlighted items.
  3. Select a favorite tag from the shortcut menu that appears. Select it again to remove a tag.
    Select “Tags…” to access the Tags popover menu.
  4. To add a tag from the popover menu:
    • Click on a favorite tag that appears in the menu to link it your document. Keep clicking your favorites to add more tags to this document.
    • Click “Show All…” to see the all of the tags you have created. Then, click on each tag you want to attach.
    • In the text field, begin typing the name of any tag you have created. Auto text completion offers each tag that matches what you type. Press return or click on the tag to attach it.
    • Start typing a new word or phrase to create a new tag. Press the Return key to create the tag and attach it to your document.
      New tags you create automatically appear in other locations where tags are visible, such as in the Finder sidebar.
  5. To remove a tag from your document, click the existing tag in the Tags field to highlight it, then press the Delete key.

Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.

All the very best,

Sterling

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