# In Perspective, is there a way to hide a component if a tag doesn't exist?

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**Category:** Ignition\
**Tags:** perspective\
**Created:** [July 17, 2024, 10:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/in-perspective-is-there-a-way-to-hide-a-component-if-a-tag-doesnt-exist/93359 "2024-07-17T22:59:37Z")\
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> [@HarveyQ\_Freedom](#):
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> ... what is the reason I shouldn't use a tag in UI binding?

It's been discussed a few days ago. See,

> [@Why shouldn't I use tag() in an expression](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/why-shouldnt-i-use-tag-in-an-expression/94349):
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> Why shouldn't I use tag() in an expression

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