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Tags

Tags are 2Do's way of attaching context to a task that doesn't depend on which list it's in. They're the workhorse for any GTD-style workflow.

Tagging a Task​

  • In the editor, tap the Tags field — type to autocomplete or create new tags inline.
  • From the long-press context menu, choose Tag.

The Tags View​

Open the Tags tab from the side tab strip on phone-sized layouts. On tablets and wider windows, Tags can appear in the side panel so the task list remains visible while you filter. You'll see:

  • Every tag with a count of tasks.
  • Tag groups, collapsible.
  • [+] to create a new tag or tag group. Tap any tag to filter the task list to tasks carrying that tag. Tap multiple tags to combine filters.

Tag Groups​

Group related tags so a sprawling tag list stays calm. Common groupings:

  • Contexts — @home, @work, @phone, @errands, @waiting.
  • People — @boss, @spouse, @kids.
  • Energy — low-energy, deep-work, quick-win.
  • Status — blocked, in-review, on-hold. Tap [+] → New Tag Group. Use the tag's menu to move it into the right group.

Pausing a Tag​

Any tag in 2Do can be paused. When a tag is paused, every task that carries that tag is hidden from view automatically — All, Today, list views, search. The tasks remain in your database; they're just temporarily out of sight. This is the cleanest way to put a whole context on hold without editing tasks one at a time.

2Do Android pausing a tag

Pausing and Resuming a Tag​

  • In the Tags view, swipe left on the tag you want to pause and tap Pause.
  • Resume the tag the same way — swipe left and tap Resume. The tag stays in your library either way. Only its associated tasks change visibility.

Showing Paused Tasks Without Resuming​

  • Toggle the paused indicator on the sort bar (top of the task list) to show or hide paused tasks alongside the normal view.
  • Use the search keyword type: paused to surface paused tasks in search results.

Common Pause Patterns​

  • Pause @waiting while you're on a long flight — anything blocked on someone else's reply steps out of view.
  • Pause @home during work travel — chores you can't possibly do yet stop showing up.
  • Pause a project context (@kitchen-reno) while you wait for materials — resume when the parts arrive.

Renaming and Merging Tags​

Long-press a tag in the Tags view → Rename. Renaming to the name of an existing tag offers to merge them — handy for typos.

Sorting and Grouping by Tag​

Switch the Task List sort to Sort by Tag (overflow menu → Sort By → Tag) to group tasks under their tag for an at-a-glance review.

Tags in Smart Lists and the Focus Filter​

Tags are first-class in the rule builder:

  • "All tasks tagged @phone due in the next 7 days."
  • "All tasks tagged @waiting whose tag isn't paused." For more, see Smart Lists and Focus Filter.
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