---
title: getTag
framework: kernel
role: pseudoSymbol
path: kernel/iomemorydescriptor/1812815-gettag
---

# getTag

Accessor to the retrieve the tag for the memory descriptor.

## Declaration

```occ
virtual IOOptionBits getTag(
 void ); 
```

## Return Value

Return Value The tag.

## Overview

Overview This method returns the tag for the memory descriptor. Tag bits are not interpreted by IOMemoryDescriptor.

## See Also

### Accessing the Buffer's Tag

- [getTag](kernel/iomemorydescriptor/1442070-gettag.md)
- [setTag](kernel/iomemorydescriptor/1812873-settag.md)
- [setTag](kernel/iomemorydescriptor/1441787-settag.md)
- [getVMTag](kernel/iomemorydescriptor/3131493-getvmtag.md)
- [setVMTags](kernel/iomemorydescriptor/3131494-setvmtags.md)