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How to Use Location Tags for Photo Captions & Comments
How to Use Location Tags for Photo Captions & Comments

Keywords: location tags, saved captions, captions list, photo tags, location tabs, add location to report, save comments for photo caption

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Our goal in this article is to provide you with helpful tips and instructions on how to efficiently utilize location tags. We'll walk through creating and adding location tags to your templates and reports, and how to use them on our app. We want to help you personalize your reports by offering the option to customize your tags or utilize our preset options. And don't worry, you can either pre-create your tags or easily add them as you go. Let's get started!
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What is a Location Tag?

A location tag is a fantastic tool that can help you pinpoint where a comment or picture was taken within a specific location.

You may know them as captions, photo tags, location tabs, photo captions, or some other name. Whatever you refer to them as they're super helpful to have handy while filling out your inspection reports.

It's especially helpful for inspections with multiple rooms or similar settings, as it keeps everything organized and makes it easier to keep track of which comments or images belong where. For example, if you have multiple bedrooms but the defect is only occurring in the master bedroom, you could add a master bedroom location tag.
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How to View Location Tags

You may be wondering how to edit the caption list, the tags list, the locations, etc. Follow the simple steps below to access your Location Tags!

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  1. Click "Settings."

  2. Navigate to "Report Options."

  3. Click "Location Tags."



How to Create a New Location Tag

Our system already has some location tags in place for your convenience, but did you know that you can also create your own? Let's dive into the process of making your very own location tag!

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  1. Click "Settings"

  2. Navigate to "Report Options"

  3. Click "Location Tags"

  4. Click " + Location"

  5. Insert the Location Tag.

  6. Click "Enter" on your keyboard and the new location tag will appear gray.



How to Add a Location Tag to your Template

Would you like to simplify your reporting experience by automatically adding a default location tag to each inspection? If that sounds helpful, let me guide you through the simple steps of adding it to your template. This way, every time you use that comment, the location tag will be applied effortlessly. Let's take a look at how to make this happen!

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  1. Click "Templates"

  2. Open the template you would like to edit.

  3. Open the section.

  4. Open the item.

  5. Click open the comment.

  6. Hit the pencil icon next to "Default Location."

  7. Select your Location Tag.

  8. Click "Save Location"



How to Add a Location Tag to Your Report on the Web

Are you in the process of completing an inspection and want to add a location tag? We've got you covered! In this section, we'll guide you through the steps of adding a location tag using the web editor.

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  1. Open the inspection from your dashboard.

  2. Click "Edit" on the report.

  3. Open the section.

  4. Open the item.

  5. Click open the comment.

  6. Hit the pencil icon next to "Location."

  7. Select your Location Tag.

  8. Click "Save Location"



How to Add a Location Tag to your Report on the App

In the following section, we will happily guide you through the steps of adding location tags using our user-friendly app.

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  1. Open the inspection on the app.

  2. Click "Start" on the report.

  3. Open the section.

  4. Open the item.

  5. Open the comment and click "Location."

  6. Select your Location Tag.

  7. Click "Save."



FAQ

  • What are the three groups under location tags?

    • These groups can be a fantastic resource for staying organized! You'll have the opportunity to create groups tailored to specific locations, making it a breeze to plan out directions for various areas. For example, Group 1 could focus on cardinal directions like north, south, east, and west.

  • Can I edit the names of the groups?

    • Unfortunately no. At this time, the group names cannot be changed.

  • Can I change the formatting of the location tags?

    • No. Location tags will be in all uppercase letters, and unfortunately, we don't have the option to change this.

  • Can I reorganize the location tags?

    • Absolutely! You can reorganize them to your liking. Simply use the drag-and-drop feature in the settings menu to easily reorder your locations.

  • Do location tags pull over on re-inspections?

    • Currently, the location tags are not transferred to re-inspections.
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  • Is there a way to have different location tags for different templates?

    • Unfortunately not. Every template will use the same location tags.



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