# \#tags

**URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/tag/tags/529.md

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## [AI-generated tag translations do not work perfectly](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-generated-tag-translations-do-not-work-perfectly/399570)

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**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 3:28am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-generated-tag-translations-do-not-work-perfectly/399570 "2026-09-23T03:28:15Z")

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When scrolling through the German tag translations, I noticed a range of issues that seem to stem from the AI lacking context - it treats tags as isolated words rather than references to specific Discourse features, plug…

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## [Filter and highlight events based on tag](https://meta.discourse.org/t/filter-and-highlight-events-based-on-tag/293977)

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**Author:** [@gwmngilfen](https://meta.discourse.org/u/gwmngilfen)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 4:41pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/filter-and-highlight-events-based-on-tag/293977 "2026-09-17T16:41:18Z")

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Two more thoughts / requests… We have an Events category, and we use discourse post event enabled to have a category-level calendar populated from the posts. We also use tags a lot, so it would be nice to: Be able t…

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## [Tags are not displayed correctly](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tags-are-not-displayed-correctly/395531)

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**Author:** [@Christian\_PEYRUSSE](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Christian_PEYRUSSE)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 3:27pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tags-are-not-displayed-correctly/395531 "2026-09-17T15:27:59Z")

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Hello, I have updated my discourse instance with version 2026.2.0-latest. Since then, my popular tags on home page are not correctly displayed anymore. It displays : Étiquettes populaires \[object Object\] \[object Obj…

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## [Cannot find where to access tag synonyms or merge tags](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cannot-find-where-to-access-tag-synonyms-or-merge-tags/411075)

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**Author:** [@Welsh\_Selkie](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Welsh_Selkie)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 12:41pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cannot-find-where-to-access-tag-synonyms-or-merge-tags/411075 "2026-09-13T12:41:51Z")

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I feel completely daft asking this, but I’ve spent the last 40 minutes looking (including the AI-suggested topics). It seems I can go to myforum/tags, and then to myforum/tag\_groups, but once I’m there there’s no wrench…

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## [Tags localization issues](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tags-localization-issues/412057)

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**Author:** [@ZAICOM](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ZAICOM)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 3:51am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tags-localization-issues/412057 "2026-09-13T03:51:11Z")

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Tags langages cannot change as site language switching. But in hiding place tag localization language is correct.

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## [Slightly enlarge the tag input field on the tags page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/slightly-enlarge-the-tag-input-field-on-the-tags-page/399588)

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**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 9:13pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/slightly-enlarge-the-tag-input-field-on-the-tags-page/399588 "2026-09-11T21:13:37Z")

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Would it be possible to slightly enlarge the input field for tags on the tags page so that the German text is displayed on a single line, too? So it looks like this without manually resizing the input field?

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## [How do we tag Ask AI topics?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-we-tag-ask-ai-topics/411577)

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**Author:** [@NateDhaliwal](https://meta.discourse.org/u/NateDhaliwal)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 11:04am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-we-tag-ask-ai-topics/411577 "2026-09-07T11:04:08Z")

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Since Ask AI is built in as part of the Search feature, as I understand it, should topics about Ask AI be tagged with search + ask-ai or ai + ask-ai or search + ai + ask-ai ?

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## [Randomly attached tags](https://meta.discourse.org/t/randomly-attached-tags/411729)

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**Author:** [@ecki](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ecki)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 10:12pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/randomly-attached-tags/411729 "2026-09-05T22:12:47Z")

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I have this annoying problem that some posts I make regularly with 2 hand picked tags later show up with a specific third one. It’s not a synonym and not set on the category. Where can it come from? In the beginning I as…

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## [Unable to replace tag from within the same mandatory group](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unable-to-replace-tag-from-within-the-same-mandatory-group/411172)

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**Author:** [@putty](https://meta.discourse.org/u/putty)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 8:14pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unable-to-replace-tag-from-within-the-same-mandatory-group/411172 "2026-08-28T20:14:45Z")

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I’m using the kanban-board theme component and have some mandatory tag groups for status: I’m trying to replace some waiting tags with on-hold, but the bulk appender is not allowing it because they’re in the same gro…

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## [Tag Icons suddenly converting underscores to dashes in slugs, breaking the icon](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tag-icons-suddenly-converting-underscores-to-dashes-in-slugs-breaking-the-icon/403428)

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**Author:** [@AquaL1te](https://meta.discourse.org/u/AquaL1te)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 10:37am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tag-icons-suddenly-converting-underscores-to-dashes-in-slugs-breaking-the-icon/403428 "2026-08-24T10:37:55Z")

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I’ve set the following, and that worked really well. But since a few weeks it doesn’t work well anymore. So these tags should all look like below, and they do, in the sidebar, but not in topics. So as you can see…

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## [Tags on unlisted topic should not count](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tags-on-unlisted-topic-should-not-count/410736)

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**Author:** [@alltiagocom](https://meta.discourse.org/u/alltiagocom)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 6:11pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tags-on-unlisted-topic-should-not-count/410736 "2026-08-23T18:11:52Z")

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This seems to be an old issue from 10 years ago? I added a tag to 2 topics. Let’s use the tag abc as an example. Then I unlisted those 2 topics. For a non-admin or even a non-logged in user, when they go to /tags, th…

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## [Overriding restricted tags on admins/staff](https://meta.discourse.org/t/overriding-restricted-tags-on-admins-staff/409542)

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**Author:** [@satonotdead](https://meta.discourse.org/u/satonotdead)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2026, 12:20am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/overriding-restricted-tags-on-admins-staff/409542 "2026-08-08T00:20:43Z")

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Continuing the discussion from Category with restricted tags now required for admins?: Does this feature requires something to be set in my Discourse instance? I’m admin and I can’t add tags beyond the group-limited on…

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## [How I am supposed to know how to close the tag selector on mobile?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-i-am-supposed-to-know-how-to-close-the-tag-selector-on-mobile/400390)

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**Author:** [@Canapin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Canapin)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 8:37pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-i-am-supposed-to-know-how-to-close-the-tag-selector-on-mobile/400390 "2026-08-05T20:37:20Z")

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This has been bothering me for a long time. On mobile, when you add a tag, the selector remains open. But there’s no obvious way to close the selector so we can write our content. I know the selector can be closed b…

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## [Allow to suppress notifications for tag changes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-to-suppress-notifications-for-tag-changes/409242)

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**Author:** [@Steradiant](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Steradiant)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 8:47am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-to-suppress-notifications-for-tag-changes/409242 "2026-08-04T08:47:32Z")

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Sometimes, cleanup operations adjust the tags (or category) of a large number of topics. In this case, the notifications sent out can be quite useless and overbearing. SImilarly, for topics watched by a lot of users. I …

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## [Specific user cannot select a public tag restricted to a category](https://meta.discourse.org/t/specific-user-cannot-select-a-public-tag-restricted-to-a-category/408924)

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**Author:** [@tvavrda](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tvavrda)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 2:48pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/specific-user-cannot-select-a-public-tag-restricted-to-a-category/408924 "2026-07-30T14:48:06Z")

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I have a user who cannot select some tags. It looks like this: The problem is that already in the screenshot it says it actually should be possible. The tag group looks like this: this is how the category looks …

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## [Tag 'Can't be used in this category' - when restricted tag](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tag-cant-be-used-in-this-category-when-restricted-tag/407050)

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**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://meta.discourse.org/u/AstonJ)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 2:26pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tag-cant-be-used-in-this-category-when-restricted-tag/407050 "2026-07-22T14:26:17Z")

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I have a tag restricted to admin use only, but when trying to use it (as an admin) it keeps saying Can't be used in this category. It was working fine before, but latest update seems to have broken it..

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## [Why do numerical tags fail in the composer when ID exists](https://meta.discourse.org/t/why-do-numerical-tags-fail-in-the-composer-when-id-exists/407955)

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**Author:** [@Jagster](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jagster)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 4:44pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/why-do-numerical-tags-fail-in-the-composer-when-id-exists/407955 "2026-07-21T16:44:22Z")

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When I try to create a numerical tag, i.e. 2026, it works, if there isn’t a tag using same ID 2026. If that ID is in use, I get that tag instead of 2026. I’m quite sure that is an old bug, that is fixed at some point. O…

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## [Admin guide to tags in Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/admin-guide-to-tags-in-discourse/121041)

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**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2026, 12:54pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/admin-guide-to-tags-in-discourse/121041 "2026-03-22T12:54:10Z")

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:bookmark: This guide explains how Discourse tags work, how to configure tag settings, and how to manage tags across your site. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Administrator Managing tags in Discourse Tag…

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## [Error when editing topic, how do I troubleshoot?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/error-when-editing-topic-how-do-i-troubleshoot/404684)

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**Author:** [@stephtara](https://meta.discourse.org/u/stephtara)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2026, 3:15pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/error-when-editing-topic-how-do-i-troubleshoot/404684 "2026-07-14T15:15:57Z")

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I’ve been working on my site a bit and am now having errors when trying to edit topics (happened on two different ones, a recent one of mine and somebody else’s that is older). I’m logged in with my admin account. How c…

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## [Tag Style Tool](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tag-style-tool/397885)

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**Author:** [@jdc20181](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jdc20181)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 2:29am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tag-style-tool/397885 "2026-07-13T02:29:47Z")

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:information\_source: Summary Tag Style Tool allows you to customize the appearance of tags. :eyeglasses: Preview To be filled in :hammer\_and\_wrench: Repository TagStyleTool on Github :question: Install G…

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## [Bulk tag edits not creating new revision](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bulk-tag-edits-not-creating-new-revision/406700)

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**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 1:26am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bulk-tag-edits-not-creating-new-revision/406700 "2026-07-03T01:26:44Z")

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I think the way this is displayed in the topic’s revision history needs to be improved. Currently, it’s not clear when the change was made. Here is the latest revision of the topic before the change: Almost a year ago …

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## [Better bulk tag management](https://meta.discourse.org/t/better-bulk-tag-management/402693)

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**Author:** [@lindsey](https://meta.discourse.org/u/lindsey)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 7:28pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/better-bulk-tag-management/402693 "2026-05-11T19:28:52Z")

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Staff can now manage all tag operations on selected topics from a single Manage Tags modal, replacing the three separate Add Tags, Replace Tags, and Remove Tags options that previously cluttered the bulk actions menu. I…

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## [Tag partly visible on "which topic do you want to reply to" modal](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tag-partly-visible-on-which-topic-do-you-want-to-reply-to-modal/406485)

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**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 8:49pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tag-partly-visible-on-which-topic-do-you-want-to-reply-to-modal/406485 "2026-07-01T20:49:10Z")

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I replied to a post in Advanced Search Banner and visited another topic. When I wanted to post I noticed a few white spots on the bottom edge of the option to post in the original topic: Turns out the 4th tag is partl…

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## [Tags and Tag Groups deserve a more visible place in the admin menu](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tags-and-tag-groups-deserve-a-more-visible-place-in-the-admin-menu/405039)

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**Author:** [@RGJ](https://meta.discourse.org/u/RGJ)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2026, 6:47am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tags-and-tag-groups-deserve-a-more-visible-place-in-the-admin-menu/405039 "2026-06-11T06:47:18Z")

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I was just browsing through the new admin menus and boy, do I like them. But one of the main things that has always felt a bit tucked away are the /tags and /tag\_groups pages. Now we have the new Content section in the…

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## [Minor edit on first post creates revision despite grace period when tagging is enabled](https://meta.discourse.org/t/minor-edit-on-first-post-creates-revision-despite-grace-period-when-tagging-is-enabled/396501)

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**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 5:23pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/minor-edit-on-first-post-creates-revision-despite-grace-period-when-tagging-is-enabled/396501 "2026-05-20T17:23:52Z")

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Steps to reproduce: Check site settings: Ensure Tagging enabled is enabled Ensure Editing grace period is long enough so you can perform a minor edit within that timespan Create a new topic with some content and publ…

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## [Ability to remove selected tags with bulk actions](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ability-to-remove-selected-tags-with-bulk-actions/276709)

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**Author:** [@twofoursixeight](https://meta.discourse.org/u/twofoursixeight)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 7:51pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ability-to-remove-selected-tags-with-bulk-actions/276709 "2026-05-11T19:51:36Z")

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I would like this to be a feature because there is no way to remove only one kind of tag, and the closest option is remove all tags, but that is not a viable option. This would make organizing the forum easier. You ca…

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## [How to change the Title and Description on the tag page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-change-the-title-and-description-on-the-tag-page/402430)

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**Author:** [@Vsekraski](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Vsekraski)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 8:59pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-change-the-title-and-description-on-the-tag-page/402430 "2026-05-07T20:59:10Z")

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Hi, How can I change the Title and Description on the tag page?

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## [Long tags are cut off at screen edge](https://meta.discourse.org/t/long-tags-are-cut-off-at-screen-edge/401585)

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**Author:** [@NateDhaliwal](https://meta.discourse.org/u/NateDhaliwal)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 3:06pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/long-tags-are-cut-off-at-screen-edge/401585 "2026-05-07T15:06:54Z")

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This might be result of If topic info is too long, tags are cut off and create a blank line. However, the PR there seems to contradict this? If there are too many tags, or if tag names are too long, they simply get cut …

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## [Meta tag cleanup: delete unused ones, delete misspelled ones, add icons and move to correct tag groups?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/meta-tag-cleanup-delete-unused-ones-delete-misspelled-ones-add-icons-and-move-to-correct-tag-groups/364105)

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**Author:** [@NateDhaliwal](https://meta.discourse.org/u/NateDhaliwal)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 9:28am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/meta-tag-cleanup-delete-unused-ones-delete-misspelled-ones-add-icons-and-move-to-correct-tag-groups/364105 "2026-04-23T09:28:24Z")

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Can some tags be deleted, if the last time it was used was 2 years ago? For example, size-s, size-m, (not even used) size-l, and (also never used) size-xl. Then, there are some tags which are misspelled. An example is #…

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## [If topic info is too long, tags are cut off and create a blank line](https://meta.discourse.org/t/if-topic-info-is-too-long-tags-are-cut-off-and-create-a-blank-line/400298)

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**Author:** [@NateDhaliwal](https://meta.discourse.org/u/NateDhaliwal)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 9:24pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/if-topic-info-is-too-long-tags-are-cut-off-and-create-a-blank-line/400298 "2026-04-20T21:24:52Z")

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If the categories & tags are too long, the last tag gets cut off with no ellipsis, and if there are more tags, they should be showing in a new line on the navbar, but instead become even more cut off. In this example, a…

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