Let `org-element-at-point` or `org-element-context` return element type "tags" when point on tags.

Let `org-element-at-point` or `org-element-context` return element type "tags" when point on tags.

[Christopher M. Miles]

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When I move point on the headline tags position. I evaluate
`(org-element-at-point)` or `(org-element-context)`, both return element
type is `(headline ....)`. I hope those two functions can return more
explicit element type like "tags".

I tried to find this type API function in existing functions. But I have
not found. If someone knows, please let me know. I use this function to
detect whether current point is on tags element. I try to write a simple
extension to display tag explanation info through eldoc.

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Re: Let `org-element-at-point` or `org-element-context` return element type "tags" when point on tags.

[Ihor Radchenko]

"Christopher M. Miles" <numbchild@gmail.com> writes:

> When I move point on the headline tags position. I evaluate
> `(org-element-at-point)` or `(org-element-context)`, both return element
> type is `(headline ....)`. I hope those two functions can return more
> explicit element type like "tags".

> I tried to find this type API function in existing functions. But I have
> not found. If someone knows, please let me know. I use this function to
> detect whether current point is on tags element. I try to write a simple
> extension to display tag explanation info through eldoc.

There is currently no such function.
We do not parse headline tags as a separate syntax node - they are
considered an integral part of the headline node.

In future, there is a possibility that more fine-grained information can
be obtained using WIP library org-element-match:
https://git.sr.ht/~yantar92/org-mode/tree/feature/org-font-lock-element/item/lisp/org-element-match.el#L715

For now, you may have to use regular expression for fine-grained information.

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