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Tag

A label or account association attached to content.

In everyday use

A photo tags the account of the person pictured.

What to keep in mind

A tag can notify or identify someone; it does not grant permission to use their image.

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Further reading

Original explanation and example by Perspectism. Further reading may cover the wider subject, rather than this exact wording. Edition updated 7 October 2026.

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