Post-it Tape Flags: Be Organized in an Instant

I am usually the type of person who tries to be very organized about things, especially when it comes to filing information in binders or folders. In the office, when we file our reports, emails and other documentation away, we use binder tabs, which normally do the job. However, I have found that within some of tabs that we set up, there is sometimes a need to highlight other pieces of data. That's where these Post-it Tape Flags come in handy.

A Variety of Colors
These little Post-it Tape Flags come in five different colors and are dispensed from their plastic holder. Each flag is about and 1 ¾" long, which includes the colored space that is about ½" inch long. There are 100 flags in the packet, so that is 20 of each color. The rest of the flag is clear and when you place the clear portion on a piece of paper, it stays in place. Please note that the adhesive backing is not permanent and can easily be taken off if the flag needs to be moved to a different position on the item you have placed it on. The Post-it Tape Flags normally retail about $3.00 each, but I am sure that our administrative assistant gets a better deal on them as we can order in bulk.

Other Practical Uses
I do find that when I am reading documents and want to index some information, I can put the flag on the side of the page and even write a number, a letter or some indicator. Since the Post-it Tape Flags come in assorted colors, if I decide that I want to be extra organized, I could associate a color with similar data so that I would know that the items were related. (Yes, maybe that is a little too much organization.)

Just to point out an experience I had, I met a client at a meeting and when we were discussing the information, I referred to the items that I flagged since I did have some issues that needed to be discussed during the meeting. The client noticed that I had these flags outlining my documents and made a comment (luckily not a bad one). The funny thing was that she also had tape flags on her documentation. It was great because it made a good impression on her to know that she was dealing with the same type of person.

The Bottom Line
Post-it Tape Flags have been a big help in keeping me on top of things and a great lifesaver when pointing out information. I would recommend its use to anyone.