What is Hashtag Search?
By adding hashtags like #important or #quote to your reading notes, you can quickly search and filter related memos later. Only books containing memos with the specified tag will be displayed, making it easy to access the information you need even as your reading notes grow.
Key Features
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Filter Books by Hashtag
Enter
#tagnamein the search box to display only books that have memos containing that hashtag. - Click to Search Instantly Simply click on a hashtag in your memos to instantly filter and show all books with the same tag.
- Search Across Multiple Books Find memos with the specified hashtag across all books in your reading notes.
- Create Custom Tags Create any tags you like using letters, numbers, and Japanese characters. Examples: #insight #chapter1 #2024
How to Use
Step 1: Add Hashtags to Your Memos
When writing reading notes, type # (hash) followed by your tag name.
Tag names can include letters, numbers, and Japanese characters.
Examples:
- The protagonist's determination was impressive #quote #inspiring
- This concept applies to business too #business #practice
- Important definition #important #definition
Step 2: Search by Hashtag
There are two ways to search by hashtag.
Method 1: Search from the Search Box
- Press Ctrl+F (or Cmd+F on Mac) to open the search dialog
- Type
#tagnamein the search box (e.g.,#quote) - Only books with memos containing that hashtag will be displayed
Method 2: Click a Hashtag in Your Memo
- Click on any hashtag displayed in your memo (it appears as a link)
- The search is automatically executed and books with the same tag are filtered
Step 3: Clear the Filter
To clear the filter and show all books:
- Clear the search box in the search dialog
- Or close the search dialog (Esc key or close button)
Use Cases
Organize by Theme
Collect notes on the same theme across multiple books.
- #leadership
- #marketing
- #timemanagement
Mark by Importance
Mark particularly important passages or sections to revisit later.
- #important
- #quote
- #review
For Study & Research
Useful for organizing content from papers and textbooks.
- #definition
- #reference
- #tocheck
By Time or Project
Manage notes related to specific periods or projects.
- #2024
- #projectA
- #spring
Tips and Notes
Tag Naming Tips
- Keep it short and clear: Short tags like #important are easier to type and search
- Be consistent: Stick to one tag rather than mixing #important and #key
- Use multiple tags: You can add multiple tags to one memo (#quote #inspiring)
Allowed Characters
Tag names can include Japanese characters (hiragana, katakana, kanji), letters, and numbers.
Spaces, punctuation, and symbols are recognized as tag delimiters.
Important Notes
- During hashtag search, only books with memos containing that tag are displayed
- To clear the filter, clear the search box or close the search dialog
- Search is case-insensitive (#ABC and #abc are treated as the same tag)
Related Features
- Find and Replace Standard text search and replace functionality
- In-File Search Search within the currently open file
- Notes Feature How to write and use reading notes