Cannot reassign `Root Tag` as parent after setting a different tag in the database version

[scheinriese]

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What Happened?

When creating a new class tag in Logseq’s database version, the default parent is Root Tag, meaning the tag does not inherit any properties from another class. Users can choose to keep Root Tag as the parent or explicitly assign another tag (e.g. #Task) to define inheritance. This is useful when modeling relationships such as having #Project inherit status properties from #Task.

However, once the parent has been changed from Root Tag to another tag, it is no longer possible to revert it back:

• The interface shows the current inheritance chain (e.g. Root Tag > Task) directly under the tag title.
• To change the parent, the user must click slightly to the right of the last tag in the "Parent" property row to open the tag selection popover.
• The dropdown includes both user-created and system-defined tags (like #Task, #Query, etc.), but Root Tag is missing.

This means that if a user accidentally assigns a parent tag, there is no way to undo the change and return to Root Tag — beside deleting and recreating the class tag entirely.

Reproduce the Bug

1. Create a new class tag (e.g. #Project) in the database version of Logseq
2. Note that the default parent is Root Tag
3. Change the parent by clicking slightly to the right of the last tag in the “Parent” property row under the tag title (this could be described as the "Page properties" section, NOT "Tag properties")
4. Choose any tag from the popover (e.g. #Task)
5. Attempt to revert the parent back to Root Tag by opening the same popover
6. Observe that Root Tag is not listed in the selection popover
7. The only way to restore Root Tag is to delete and recreate the tag from scratch

Expected Behavior

The parent tag selection popover should include Root Tag as an option, allowing users to remove any assigned parent and restore the default inheritance state.

Files

CleanShot.2025-04-22.at.13.55.38.mp4

Browser, Desktop or Mobile Platform Information

OS: macOS Sequoia Version 15.3.2 (24D81)

Browser: Arc Browser Version 1.90.1 (61364), Chromium Engine 135.0.7049.85

(Should be reproducible in Chrome or any Chromium-based browser)

Logseq environments tested:

• https://test.logseq.com/
• https://logseq-db-demo.pages.dev/

Additional Context

This limitation adds unnecessary friction when designing ontologies or adjusting class hierarchies in the database version. Since property inheritance is a core part of Logseq’s data modeling, it should be possible to flexibly switch between Root Tag and other tags at any time. Including Root Tag in the selection popover would significantly improve usability and reduce frustration from accidental changes.

Are you willing to submit a PR? If you know how to fix the bug.

• I'm willing to submit a PR (Thank you!)

[logseq-cldwalker]

Hey Jakob! Hope you're doing well. Thanks for reporting this. This should be fixed

[scheinriese]

Hey there! Glad to hear it seems easy to fix. If you're down, we could catch up sometime soon on a different platform. 🙂

[hdansou]

@logseq-cldwalker @scheinriese Confirmed! This is now fixed.