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title: "5.1 Tag Editor Management"
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The Tag Editor is a core feature of CIMON Canvas that links abstract process variables with physical control devices. Nearly every feature CIMON Canvas provides is based on the tags defined in the Tag Editor.

| **Tag Type** | **Description** |
| --- | --- |
| Remote Tag | Write and read their value to and from external devices. When the value of a remote tag changes, it is immediately written to the associated device (via the chosen connection method - some methods may be faster than others). |
| Shared Tag | Allow access to the Xpanel’s gateway, allowing various features (i.e., alarming, data logging, etc.). Other devices can also access shared tags over a common protocol while utilizing the Data Server feature. |
| Local Tag | Used internally within Xpanel. They simulate devices and processes, process input data, and store data describing the application state. Each tag has a specific sub-type: BOOL, REAL, LREAL, SINT, INT, DINT, LINT, USINT, UINT, UDINT, ULINT, or STRING. |

Tags are defined and configured using CIMON Canvas. Within a Canvas application, tags can be accessed and updated by UI elements, external devices, scripts, and various utility functions (recipes, alarm groups, etc.). The Tag Editor can also be exported to and imported from spreadsheet-type software (i.e., Microsoft Excel), allowing easy management and printing.

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