# Bug Reports

**URL:** https://community.mp3tag.de/c/bug-reports/21.md?page=3

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## [Greyscale palette is greatly reduced when resizing images](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/greyscale-palette-is-greatly-reduced-when-resizing-images/60746)

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**Author:** [@mb2007](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/mb2007)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2023, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/greyscale-palette-is-greatly-reduced-when-resizing-images/60746 "2023-10-13T18:57:03Z")

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For grayscale (greyscale) JPEGs, Adjust Cover downsamples the image from 256 to 4 colors and outputs a non-greyscale JPEG. 8-bit grayscale images should maintain their colorspace during and after conversion. Example: D…

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## [Mp3tag version 3.22 - json\_select\_many function](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-version-3-22-json-select-many-function/62095)

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**Author:** [@rboss](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/rboss)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2023, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-version-3-22-json-select-many-function/62095 "2023-10-10T13:21:26Z")

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Hello everyone, I think there is a bug with version 3.22, on the json\_select\_many function. I'll try to explain in detail: using my own script to parse json formatted data from iTunes API, on \[ParserScriptAlbum\] I use…

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## [Handling of Unique file identifier (UFID) frames](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/handling-of-unique-file-identifier-ufid-frames/62268)

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**Author:** [@fridgemagnet](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/fridgemagnet)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2023, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/handling-of-unique-file-identifier-ufid-frames/62268 "2023-10-07T13:48:35Z")

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Hi, I think there is an issue in the handling of UFID frames. In a nutshell, it looks like an assumption has been made that the identifier information is a string. In my case, I'm writing binary data (using taglib), whi…

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## [Album art saving to wrong folder](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/album-art-saving-to-wrong-folder/62148)

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**Author:** [@SoundMix](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/SoundMix)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2023, 7:16am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/album-art-saving-to-wrong-folder/62148 "2023-09-20T07:16:36Z")

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Version 322a does not save album art to the current folder but rather to the last folder opened. Reverted to version 322 which works fine.

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## [Websource Script Error "Parameter 3 is unexpected" - What do do now?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/websource-script-error-parameter-3-is-unexpected-what-do-do-now/61661)

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**Author:** [@LyricsLover](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/LyricsLover)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2023, 11:41am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/websource-script-error-parameter-3-is-unexpected-what-do-do-now/61661 "2023-07-25T11:41:31Z")

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Since the newest Mp3tag v3.21c, my Websource-Script says: How can I fix this?

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## [Editing long string in Metadata Album in Adjust tag info dialog](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/editing-long-string-in-metadata-album-in-adjust-tag-info-dialog/61612)

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**Author:** [@stevehero](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/stevehero)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2023, 10:45am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/editing-long-string-in-metadata-album-in-adjust-tag-info-dialog/61612 "2023-07-25T10:45:35Z")

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See here. When I edit a long field the horizontal scroll bar goes all the way over to the right and the edit box is no longer to be seen.

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## [Adjust tag info - small bug when editing fields with horizontal scroll to the right](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/adjust-tag-info-small-bug-when-editing-fields-with-horizontal-scroll-to-the-right/61577)

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**Author:** [@stevehero](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/stevehero)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2023, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/adjust-tag-info-small-bug-when-editing-fields-with-horizontal-scroll-to-the-right/61577 "2023-07-19T20:49:18Z")

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See this when the horizontal scroll is on the left hand side. Looks okay. When the scroll is on the RHS. The edit box isn't aligned.

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## [The installer forgot the previous installation directory](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/the-installer-forgot-the-previous-installation-directory/60821)

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**Author:** [@incifinci](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/incifinci)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2023, 10:45am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/the-installer-forgot-the-previous-installation-directory/60821 "2023-05-02T10:45:14Z")

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The input field is empty, when updating. 3.20a, 32-bit I updated it from 3.20, 32-bit. I tried it twice. The update itself was successful, after I provided the path. Mp3tag is in the standard Programs location for 32-b…

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## [No Icons at Tools context menu](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/no-icons-at-tools-context-menu/60755)

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**Author:** [@dano](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/dano)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/no-icons-at-tools-context-menu/60755 "2023-04-27T15:04:03Z")

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Since v3.20 the context menu from the columns view Tools \> ... shows no Icons any more for my custom tools in light mode. With dark mode it shows the icons.

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## [Shift+Del broken](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/shift-del-broken/60573)

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**Author:** [@tawulf](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/tawulf)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2023, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/shift-del-broken/60573 "2023-04-01T13:37:27Z")

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Shift-Del no longer working as it used to and should according to the Windows standards. It still copies the selected part but doesn't remove it from the field. Very annoying. Probably caused by the new shortcut to ed…

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## [Discnumber column - Typo in Czech translation](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/discnumber-column-typo-in-czech-translation/60525)

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**Author:** [@Slam](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Slam)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 10:33am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/discnumber-column-typo-in-czech-translation/60525 "2023-03-29T10:33:18Z")

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Hi, in the header of the list there is unnecessary "&" character in the title of the Discnumber column (Číslo &disku). PS: I'm also missing some pre-defined entries like 'Symphonic Metal' or 'Industrial Metal' in the Ge…

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## [Crash after setting Genre to new tag panel field size "Tiny"](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/crash-after-setting-genre-to-new-tag-panel-field-size-tiny/60324)

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**Author:** [@LyricsLover](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/LyricsLover)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2023, 11:59am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/crash-after-setting-genre-to-new-tag-panel-field-size-tiny/60324 "2023-03-11T11:59:24Z")

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Since the newest Mp3tag v3.19a you can set the tag field size in the tag panel to "Tiny" ("Winzig"). I tested that on a new Windows 10 and with the standard Mp3tag (32bit). After changing the tag field size for Year, T…

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## [Import progress bar not working](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/import-progress-bar-not-working/59829)

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**Author:** [@Finger](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Finger)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2023, 9:40am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/import-progress-bar-not-working/59829 "2023-03-11T09:40:46Z")

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"Text file \> Tag" Import progress bar not working. The latest version of the application where it worked was 3.11. Thanks.

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## [French Translation](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/french-translation/60019)

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**Author:** [@serge73](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/serge73)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2023, 9:53am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/french-translation/60019 "2023-03-11T09:53:21Z")

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Hello In french , there is a little bug of translation the word "Path" upper the list of files,it was translated as "Piste". The right translation is "Répertoire" as it is done the grey window on the left Thank you Se…

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## [Menu with mnemonic key entries not displaying properly for some translations](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/menu-with-mnemonic-key-entries-not-displaying-properly-for-some-translations/59601)

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**Author:** [@abelcheung](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/abelcheung)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2023, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/menu-with-mnemonic-key-entries-not-displaying-properly-for-some-translations/59601 "2023-01-28T16:18:37Z")

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This report was incorrect, it can be resolved personally.

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## [Extra characters in columns if library is activated](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/extra-characters-in-columns-if-library-is-activated/59277)

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**Author:** [@yorickausyps](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/yorickausyps)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2022, 12:37pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/extra-characters-in-columns-if-library-is-activated/59277 "2022-12-04T12:37:14Z")

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I'm using the latest development build and found that in the columns like filename, title, composer etc appear extra characters where there should be empty space. If I deactivate the library feature then everything is ok…

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## [Separators not working properly on Tags panel and erratic entry behavior](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/separators-not-working-properly-on-tags-panel-and-erratic-entry-behavior/58921)

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**Author:** [@regor](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/regor)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2022, 10:24am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/separators-not-working-properly-on-tags-panel-and-erratic-entry-behavior/58921 "2022-12-02T10:24:42Z")

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Note there is no separator on the UI on last version: Although it's set as such on the config: Also there are a few inconsistencies between the new field popup and the edit field popup: Note editing a separator…

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## [Can't change cover type in Extended Tags window](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cant-change-cover-type-in-extended-tags-window/58833)

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**Author:** [@abelcheung](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/abelcheung)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2022, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cant-change-cover-type-in-extended-tags-window/58833 "2022-10-28T15:23:32Z")

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Since 3.17, newly imported cover image can't have its type modified in Extended Tags window under some condition. Steps to reproduce: Begin with track that contains no cover image. (I used FLAC for testing, no sure if…

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## [Install issue with start menu folder](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/install-issue-with-start-menu-folder/58717)

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**Author:** [@deckard](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/deckard)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2022, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/install-issue-with-start-menu-folder/58717 "2022-10-28T15:22:50Z")

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I've noticed with the last few x64 beta installs, while the previous install options persist, the start group folder does not. I am probably in the minority, but I use Open Shell in Windows 10 because I like to categoriz…

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## [Mp3Tag doesn't handle artist names with | characters correctly in compilations](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-doesnt-handle-artist-names-with-characters-correctly-in-compilations/58662)

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**Author:** [@KBKarma](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/KBKarma)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2022, 12:46pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-doesnt-handle-artist-names-with-characters-correctly-in-compilations/58662 "2022-10-07T12:46:43Z")

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I have music by two artists with the | character in their names, M|O|O|N and x|k. When I get an album with one of those artists, the results from MusicBrainz comes back with the artist split across multiple tracks, as be…

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## [Missing error message if cover file ist too big](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/missing-error-message-if-cover-file-ist-too-big/58598)

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**Author:** [@rexfox](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/rexfox)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2022, 12:45pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/missing-error-message-if-cover-file-ist-too-big/58598 "2022-10-07T12:45:30Z")

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Recently I´ve tried to save a new (back)cover file for all tracks of a FLAC album. Then I've got a WIndows error message as attached: "... konnte nicht zum Schreiben geöffnet werden". Looking for the cause of this mes…

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## [Option "Also include Development Builds (Beta)" is grayed out](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/option-also-include-development-builds-beta-is-grayed-out/58579)

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**Author:** [@incifinci](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/incifinci)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2022, 1:01pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/option-also-include-development-builds-beta-is-grayed-out/58579 "2022-09-25T13:01:20Z")

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In Options \>\>\> Updates. The checkbox is grayed out, can not be clicked, in 3.17c. I do not know, since when.

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## [Wrong font color in Edit field dialog](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/wrong-font-color-in-edit-field-dialog/58568)

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**Author:** [@kubalav](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/kubalav)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2022, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/wrong-font-color-in-edit-field-dialog/58568 "2022-09-24T20:17:46Z")

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The new option in Edit field dialog "Prefer values from tags in list at Tag Panel" has black color in Dark theme.

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## [Refresh list view after deleting non music files](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/refresh-list-view-after-deleting-non-music-files/57763)

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**Author:** [@poster](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/poster)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2022, 7:34am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/refresh-list-view-after-deleting-non-music-files/57763 "2022-07-12T07:34:46Z")

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In File-\>Options-\>Tags-\>Restrict incoming files to I have defined additional suffixes. \*.jpg;\*.png;\*.txt;\*pdf; When I delete these files with CTRL-DEL the view is not refreshed. The files are deleted but all or some …

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## [Mp3tag v3.16c bug error with genre display](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-v3-16c-bug-error-with-genre-display/57878)

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**Author:** [@Petersil](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Petersil)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2022, 5:45am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-v3-16c-bug-error-with-genre-display/57878 "2022-07-12T05:45:32Z")

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Upgraded just now to mp3tagv316c-x64. Version has a bug that "holds" the "Darkwave" genre selection by default, even when you update "genre" tag with user created tags, in app display. The app actually writes the selec…

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## [ID3v1 genre number written by iTunes is not translated for ID3v2.4](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/id3v1-genre-number-written-by-itunes-is-not-translated-for-id3v2-4/57855)

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**Author:** [@MotleyG](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/MotleyG)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2022, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/id3v1-genre-number-written-by-itunes-is-not-translated-for-id3v2-4/57855 "2022-07-11T17:52:19Z")

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Strangely enough, I have noticed recently for mp4 files where the genre is updated in iTunes, mp3tag then refers to it only by the number. In the tag panel for this example, it lists 98 instead of the expected Easy Liste…

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## [Removing of filter expression from Filter box with SHIFT + DEL crashes Mp3tag if files were first moved to another folder](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/removing-of-filter-expression-from-filter-box-with-shift-del-crashes-mp3tag-if-files-were-first-moved-to-another-folder/57704)

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**Author:** [@Zerow](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Zerow)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2022, 9:34am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/removing-of-filter-expression-from-filter-box-with-shift-del-crashes-mp3tag-if-files-were-first-moved-to-another-folder/57704 "2022-06-24T09:34:46Z")

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How to replicate this bug: 1\] Load some files to Mp3tag 2\] Start writing any filtering expression; even as simple as ab 3\] Select some of the filtered results 4\] Use right click menu and choose Move 5\] Relocate thos…

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## [Filter box does not take notice of user editing a tag field or is unable to block itself then](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/filter-box-does-not-take-notice-of-user-editing-a-tag-field-or-is-unable-to-block-itself-then/57638)

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**Author:** [@Zerow](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Zerow)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2022, 9:34am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/filter-box-does-not-take-notice-of-user-editing-a-tag-field-or-is-unable-to-block-itself-then/57638 "2022-06-24T09:34:02Z")

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How to prepare settings for this bug \[in version 3.16\] #1\] Create some filtering expression; or make sure you have some existing ones #2\] Load many test files - don't try this on anything of value #3\] Left click in th…

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## [Manage history of Filter has auto-selection applied in its column for check-boxes](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/manage-history-of-filter-has-auto-selection-applied-in-its-column-for-check-boxes/57483)

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**Author:** [@Zerow](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Zerow)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2022, 10:56am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/manage-history-of-filter-has-auto-selection-applied-in-its-column-for-check-boxes/57483 "2022-06-22T10:56:45Z")

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It seems that Manage history... window of the Filter has some kind of auto-selection option applied to its check-boxes. Every time I select or deselect a checkbox, a whole row gets highlighted and added to selection- as …

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## [Unable to delete filtering expression with keyboard](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/unable-to-delete-filtering-expression-with-keyboard/57545)

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**Author:** [@Zerow](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Zerow)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2022, 10:54am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/unable-to-delete-filtering-expression-with-keyboard/57545 "2022-06-22T10:54:55Z")

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I press SHIFT + DELETE when in Filter box - and the expression is gone I enter the Manage history... of Filter - and the expression that was deleted is still there \[Version 3.16 x64\]

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