# Duplicate an HMI tag

Use the Tags editor to duplicate HMI tags.

## To duplicate a tag

1. In the Tags editor's spreadsheet, select the tag to duplicate.
2. On the Edit menu, click Duplicate, or click the Duplicate Tag tool in the toolbar.

   A new row is inserted in the spreadsheet below the highlighted row. The new row contains all the same information except the tag name.

3. In the form area, in the Name box, type a name for the new tag, up to 255 characters long (including the folder name).
4. Click Accept.

## See also

Set up an HMI tag database

Create HMI tags

Add an HMI tag

Add and edit HMI tags from the tag browser