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# Creating a label for future use

To create a label without tagging any file revisions, issue the `p4 label labelname` command. This command displays a form in which you describe and specify the label. After you have created a label, you can use `p4 tag` or `p4 labelsync` to apply the label to file revisions.

Label names cannot be the same as client workspace, branch, or depot names.

For example, to create `jam-2.1.0`, issue the following command:

    p4 label jam-2.1.0

The following form is displayed:

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    Label:  jam-2.1.0
    Update: 2011/03/07 13:07:39
    Access: 2011/03/07 13:13:35
    Owner:  bruno
    Description:
        Created by bruno.
    Options:  unlocked noautoreload
    View:
        //depot/...

Enter a description for the label and save the form. (You do not need to change the `View` field.)

After you create the label, you are able to use the `p4 tag` and `p4 labelsync` commands to apply the label to file revisions.

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