How to stop Devonthink creating tags

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I have a real problem with tags.(I have ever since I started using Devonthink.) I like using tags but only on a limited basis, for example, #urgent, #someday, etc.

I am using ordinary tags within Devonthink. I tend not to use finder tags because all my file management is in Devonthink. I have no need for nested tags, and don’t use group tags.

I know all the settings. I have switched off import tags from rss. I have unchecked file import convert to tag for hashtags, keywords, properties, and geolocation.

A week ago, in frustration, I just deleted all my tags and set up a few to use. I have opened Devonthink today, and I have 110 ! of the darn things.

Is there anyway of just forcing Devonthink to just use user created tags within the app, and to stop it creating them?

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Apart from the preferences already mentioned by you the only other possibilities are actually Finder tags or smart rules. Or do you use multiple computers? In that case please check that the preferences are the same on all of them.

And what kind of files were tagged?

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Thank you for your response. I tend to mainly use Devonthink on my MacBook but I found an errant rss setting on my iMac which I think is the culprit.

Problem solved. Thanks

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