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+<p>
+  A <dfn>tag</dfn> is bit of information, or metadata, that is associated 
+  with a data file. Specifically, tags are keywords or terms that you feel 
+  have some relevance to a particular soundfile. Ardour can store these tags 
+  in a searchable <dfn>database</dfn> so that you can quickly search for sounds based 
+  on the tags that you have assigned to them. 
+</p>
+<p>
+  For example you can assign the term <kbd class="input">120bpm</kbd> to a 
+  sound, and then when you search for this tag, the file will appear in the
+  search list. Tags are independent of the filename or anything else about 
+  the file. Tags, and the file paths that they are associated with, are 
+  stored in a file called <samp>sfdb</samp> in your Ardour user folder.
+</p>
+<p>
+  To <dfn>add tags</dfn> to a given file, open the <kbd class="menu">Session &gt; Import</kbd> 
+  dialog, select the file in the browser, and type new tags into tag area in
+  the soundfile information box on the right.<br/>
+  Tags are stored when the input box loses focus, there is no need to
+  explicitly save them.
+</p>
+<p>
+  You can <dfn>search</dfn> for specific tags in the <kbd
+  class="menu">Search Tags</kbd> tab of the same dialog. Files which have 
+  been tagged with the relevant terms will appear in the results window. 
+  Selected files can be auditioned and marked with additional tags if
+  required. 
+</p>
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