Tagg1 has a synonym tag Tag1-S Then I create a topic while choosing Tag1-S from dropdown, which automatically converts to main tag Tagg1. But, just to see and record Tag1-S, I still write hash tag #Tag1-S in the end of the topic. But problem now is that when users search for Tag1-S, the search (i…

Example: here in meta howto and how-to should (arguably) give the same result in search. (clicking on the tag works as intended, but search does not)

[image] Michael Brown: clicking on the tag works as intended, but search does not Can you guide me how should we force it to search for hashtag (#howto in this case)? And, if we search for tagg1, does it also search for a msg which has normal tags tagg2-tagg1 or Tagg3 Tagg1 (or or a msg havi…

[image] Robert: very useful) very confusing! Not to muddy the water (post) I think tag category views should be collapsible , like the hide details option in posts, I have one group with hundreds of tags, collapsing it would shrink the page, make for easier navigation, which is their intended…

Tags confusing (to all or me only)

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merefield (Robert) June 9, 2024, 12:52pm 2

Maybe this is slightly off topic, but I personally find the synonym feature (though ultimately very useful) very confusing!

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Tags confusing (to all or me only)

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