What Labels Are For
In Bits, a label is a tag or category you attach to bits. Unlike a set (which is an ordered list for a specific performance), a label is flexible: one bit can have many labels, and you use labels to filter and find material by topic, theme, or any system you choose.
- Topic or theme – e.g. “Dating,” “Work,” “Family,” “Observational.”
- Stage of writing – e.g. “Needs punchline,” “Ready to try on stage.”
- Any system you like – You decide what each label means. The app doesn’t enforce an order; labels are for grouping and search.
Use labels when you want to categorize bits without locking them into a single performance order. A bit can belong to several labels at once.
Labels vs. Sets
- Labels – Tags/categories. A bit can have multiple labels. Good for “what is this about?” and “which bits are in this category?” You filter the Material list by label to see all bits with that label.
- Sets – Ordered lists for a show or run-through. A set has a specific order of bits. Good for “what am I doing tonight?” and for On Stage mode.
Often you’ll use both: labels to organize and find bits, sets to decide what to perform and in what order. For creating and managing labels in the app, see “How to create and manage labels in Bits.”
In Short
A label in Bits is a tag you put on bits to organize and find them. Use labels for categories and themes; use sets for the order you’ll perform.