# The Tag Browser

How do I open the Tag Browser?

Use one of the following methods:

- In the editors that uses tag assignments, click the Browse button in the Tags column.
- In the Expression editor, position the cursor where you want to insert a tag name, and then click Tags.
- In the Parameters editor, double-click where you want to insert a tag name.

In FactoryTalk View, when you need to use a tag, you can type its name and path, or you can browse for it.

Use the Tag Browser to:

- Browse the tag database and select a tag or folder from the editor you are working in
- Edit or add an HMI tag
- Add a folder
- Import tags from PLC databases into the project’s tag database
- Create a backing tag or structure tag for use with controller instruction faceplates

The Tag Browser is divided into two sections. The left side shows the hierarchy of the folders for the HMI tag database. Each device shortcut (in FactoryTalk Linx) or OPC topic (in RSLinx Classic) is represented by a folder.

Tip: | In addition to toggling the display of data server names, the context menu for the left-hand pane also lets you refresh the folder display, add new HMI folders, and move the cursor to the home area in the folder hierarchy.

## See also

Select a tag and copy it into the editor you are working in

Select multiple tags for a data log model

Select a folder

The Tag editor

Import PLC tags