Tag dependencies show where a tag has been applied across your project: in articles, page categories, and files in Drive. Viewing dependencies helps you understand the scope of a tag before editing, merging, or deleting it. You can also remove dependencies directly from the Tag dependencies panel.
When to use
- Review tag dependencies before deleting or merging a tag to understand which content will be affected.
- Remove dependencies when a tag is no longer relevant to specific articles or files without deleting the tag from the library.
- Use the dependency count on the Manage tags page as a quick signal for which tags are most widely used across your project.
View tag dependencies
- Navigate to Content tools () > Tags in the left navigation bar.
- Click the number displayed under the Articles, Page category, or Files in Drive column for the tag.
The Tag dependencies panel opens.
Tag dependencies panel
The Tag dependencies panel displays detailed information about the selected tag's usage across your project.
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Tag name | The name of the selected tag. |
| Banner message | Indicates that only articles you have access to are visible in the panel. |
| Dependencies tabs | Switch between Articles, Page categories, and Files in Drive. Each tab shows the total count of dependencies for that content type. |
| Search | Search for specific dependencies by keyword. |
| Remove dependencies from | Filter selection options for removing dependencies: Select all, Articles, Page category, or Files in Drive. |
| Title | The titles of the dependent articles, categories, or files. |
| Contributor | The contributor associated with each dependency. |
| Updated on | The last updated date of the article or file. |
| Article information () | Click to open a panel showing contributor list, URL slug, description, status, version, created by, and category name. |
The dependency count reflects individual versions, not just articles. If a tag is applied to two versions of the same article, the count shows 2, not 1.
Remove tag dependencies
You can remove a tag from specific articles, page categories, or files directly from the Tag dependencies panel, without deleting the tag from the library.
- In the Tag dependencies panel, use the Remove dependencies from options to filter by content type:
- Select all removes dependencies from articles, page categories, and files in Drive.
- Articles removes dependencies only from articles.
- Page category removes dependencies only from page categories.
- Files in Drive removes dependencies only from files.
- Select the checkboxes next to the specific items you want to remove the tag from.
- Click Remove dependencies.
Best practices
- Check tag dependencies before deleting or merging a tag. A tag with many dependencies may need to be reassigned rather than removed entirely.
- Use the Search field in the dependencies panel to find specific articles before removing the tag, especially in large projects with many dependencies.
- Remove dependencies from Drive files and page categories as well as articles when cleaning up a tag. The count for each content type is shown separately in the panel tabs.
FAQ
Does removing a dependency delete the tag from the library?
No. Removing a dependency only detaches the tag from the selected articles, page categories, or files. The tag itself remains in your tag library and can be reapplied to other content at any time.
Why does the dependency count show more than the number of articles I expect?
The count reflects individual article versions, not just unique articles. If a tag is applied to two versions of the same article, it counts as 2 dependencies, not 1.
Can I remove dependencies for all content types at once?
Yes. In the Tag dependencies panel, select Select all under Remove dependencies from to target articles, page categories, and files in Drive simultaneously. Then select the items you want to remove and click Remove dependencies.
Can I see dependencies for tags in Drive files?
Yes. The Tag dependencies panel shows dependencies across articles, page categories, and files in Drive. Use the Files in Drive tab in the panel to view and manage Drive file dependencies separately.
Can I see all articles a tag is applied to, even if I do not have access to them?
No. The Tag dependencies panel only shows articles, page categories, and files that you have access to. A banner message in the panel indicates this. The total dependency count may be higher than the number of items visible to you.