Editing and Deleting Activity Tags

Learn how to modify and remove Personal Activity Tags in Componentry.

As your training evolves, you may need to update your Personal Activity Tags to better reflect your current methodology. Componentry allows you to edit and delete Personal tags, while System and Strava tags are managed automatically and cannot be modified directly.

Which Tags Can Be Modified?

Personal Tags ✅

  • Can Edit: Name, description, and visibility
  • Can Delete: Yes, with confirmation
  • Full Control: Complete management capabilities

System Tags ❌

  • Cannot Edit: Name, description, or functionality
  • Cannot Delete: Required for platform functionality
  • Read-Only: View and apply only

Strava Tags ❌

  • Cannot Edit in Componentry: Must be changed in Strava
  • Cannot Delete in Componentry: Managed by Strava sync
  • Automatic Sync: Changes in Strava will reflect in Componentry

[Screenshot placeholder: Activity Tags list showing edit options only available for Personal tags]

Editing Personal Activity Tags

Accessing the Edit Function

  1. Navigate to Settings > Activity Tags
  2. Locate the Personal tag you want to edit
  3. Click the Edit button (pencil icon) next to the tag
  4. The edit dialog will open with current tag information

[Screenshot placeholder: Personal tag with edit button highlighted]

Modifying Tag Details

Changing the Tag Name

  • Update the name field with your new preferred name
  • Ensure the new name doesn't conflict with existing Personal tags
  • Consider the impact on existing activities that use this tag
  • The tag will be automatically updated on all activities where it's applied

Updating the Description

  • Modify or add a description to clarify the tag's purpose
  • Helpful for maintaining consistency, especially if multiple people have access
  • Can include usage guidelines or examples

Visibility Settings

  • Tags can be hidden without being deleted (see "Hiding Activity Tags" section)
  • Hidden tags remain applied to activities but don't appear in selection lists

[Screenshot placeholder: Edit tag dialog showing name, description, and visibility options]

Saving Changes

  1. Review your modifications carefully
  2. Click "Update Tag" to save changes
  3. The updated tag will immediately reflect across all activities
  4. No data is lost - the tag maintains its connections to existing activities

Deleting Personal Activity Tags

When to Delete Tags

Consider deleting a tag when:

  • You no longer use that training method or classification
  • You've consolidated multiple similar tags into one
  • The tag was created in error
  • Your training philosophy has changed significantly

Before Deleting: Important Considerations

Impact on Activities

  • Deleting a tag removes it from ALL activities where it was applied
  • This action cannot be undone automatically
  • Consider hiding the tag instead if you might want to restore it later

Alternative to Deletion

  • Hide the tag instead of deleting it to preserve historical data
  • Hidden tags maintain their connections but won't appear in selection lists
  • You can always unhide tags later if needed

Deletion Process

Step 1: Initiate Deletion

  1. On the Activity Tags page, find the Personal tag to delete
  2. Click the Delete button (trash icon) next to the tag
  3. A confirmation dialog will appear

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Step 2: Confirm Deletion

The confirmation dialog will show:

  • The tag name being deleted
  • Number of activities currently using this tag
  • Warning that this action cannot be undone

Step 3: Final Confirmation

  1. Read the warning carefully
  2. Type the tag name to confirm (if required)
  3. Click "Delete Tag" to proceed
  4. The tag is permanently removed from your account and all activities

[Screenshot placeholder: Deletion confirmation dialog showing activity count and warning]

What Happens After Deletion

Immediate Effects:

  • Tag is removed from all activities
  • Tag no longer appears in filter lists
  • Tag is not available for future use

Data Integrity:

  • Activities maintain all other tags and data
  • No other activity information is affected
  • Deletion is logged for audit purposes

Best Practices for Tag Management

Regular Review

  • Periodically review your tag list for unused or outdated tags
  • Consolidate similar tags to maintain a clean organization system
  • Archive old training phases rather than deleting historical tags

Before Making Changes

Document Your System

  • Keep notes about your tagging methodology
  • Consider the impact on historical analysis before major changes
  • Plan tag consolidation carefully

Backup Considerations

  • Export activity data before major tag restructuring
  • Consider creating a new tag before deleting an old one
  • Test changes with a small set of activities first

Editing vs. Creating New Tags

Edit When:

  • Correcting typos or improving clarity
  • Adding descriptions to existing tags
  • Minor refinements to tag names

Create New When:

  • Significantly changing the meaning or purpose
  • Splitting one concept into multiple tags
  • Adding completely new training concepts

Bulk Tag Management

Replacing Deleted Tags

If you've deleted a tag and want to apply a different tag to those activities:

  1. Use activity filters to find activities that previously had the deleted tag
  2. Look for activities missing expected categorization
  3. Apply appropriate replacement tags
  4. Update your tagging methodology documentation

Tag Consolidation Strategy

When consolidating multiple tags into one:

  1. Create the new consolidated tag first
  2. Apply the new tag to all relevant activities
  3. Verify coverage before deleting old tags
  4. Delete the old tags one at a time
  5. Document the change for future reference

[Screenshot placeholder: Activity list showing the process of replacing a deleted tag]

Troubleshooting Common Issues

"Tag Not Found" Error

  • Occurs when trying to edit a recently deleted tag
  • Refresh the page and try again
  • Check that you have the correct permissions

Changes Not Reflecting

  • Clear browser cache if changes don't appear immediately
  • Ensure you clicked "Update Tag" to save changes
  • Check that you're editing the correct tag type (Personal only)

Accidental Deletion Recovery

  • Contact support immediately if a tag was deleted accidentally
  • Provide the exact tag name and approximate deletion time
  • Recovery may be possible from system backups (not guaranteed)

Remember that thoughtful tag management improves your ability to analyze training patterns and find specific workouts. Take time to plan changes rather than making hasty modifications that might disrupt your organizational system.