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Using the Smart Tags in Titles and Descriptions

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You may have noticed that All in One SEO has a variety of predefined tags that you can use in the Title and Description fields throughout the plugin.

You'll see these shown above the fields and when you click on the View all tags links.

These tags make it easy for you to add information to your titles and descriptions, as well as in other features within the plugin.

For example, you can use them to display the title of your post as part of your SEO title, or add the name of the author of your post, or add the current date.

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How to View All Tags

To view a list of tags available for a specific field, click on the View all tags link or type # in the field. A list of available tags will appear, and a description of each tag is shown below it. You can select a tag by clicking on it.

View all tags link shown above the Post Title field in the AIOSEO Settings section on the Edit Post screen
Adding a smart tag

How to Search For a Tag

You can search for a tag by typing in the Search for an item field. When you find the tag you want to use, you can add it to the field by clicking on it.

Screenshot of a post SEO editor with Post Title and Meta Description sections, tag buttons, and a large text input area.

How to Add a Tag to the Title or Description

You can add a tag to the Title or Description field by clicking on View all tags, and then clicking on the tag you want to add and will be added to the Title or Description field.

How to Delete a Tag

You can remove a tag by placing your cursor beside the tag and pressing the Backspace or Delete key on your keyboard.

Interface for composing a post title using variables: Post Title, Separator, Site Title, with a live character count.
Using the Backspace key to delete smart tags

How to Copy and Paste a Tag

You can even cut, copy and paste tags between fields.

Screenshot of an SEO tag builder UI showing Post Title, Separator, Site Title chips and a large input area; includes a 'View all tags' link.
Copying and pasting smart tags

The smart tags make All in One SEO extremely versatile, allowing you to create complex titles and descriptions and automate the process of creating titles and descriptions across your site.

How to Use Custom Fields in Tags

You can even use custom fields in titles and description using our Custom Field smart tag.

Post Title input area with tag buttons (Post Title, Separator, Site Title) and a'View all tags' link above a large text field.
Using a custom field in a smart tag

How to Add an Emoji

To add an emoji, click on the Emoji icon above the Title or Description field.

Emoji icon shown above the Post Title field in the AIOSEO Settings section on the Edit Post screen

You'll see a popup displaying the emoji picker where you can select any emoji.

Emoji picker in All in One SEO shown on the Edit Post screen

Select or search for an emoji to add to the Title or Description field.