# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.mp3tag.de/c/general/20.md?page=37 [Latest](https://community.mp3tag.de/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.mp3tag.de/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.mp3tag.de/tags.md) **Page:** 38 --- ## [Columns right click menu with colors](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/columns-right-click-menu-with-colors/45682)
**Author:** [@Zerow](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Zerow)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 3:02pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/columns-right-click-menu-with-colors/45682 "2019-06-14T15:02:54Z")
\[This probably will not be implemented as various request for colors over the years did not result with visuals being upgraded in any place, but here it goes\] When we right click name of a Column and navigate through th… --- ## [Comments for Export scripts](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/comments-for-export-scripts/45665)
**Author:** [@Zerow](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Zerow)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2019, 11:38am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/comments-for-export-scripts/45665 "2019-06-12T11:38:52Z")
As you can see, this a very old idea: So, 10 years later, can we have an ability to write in comments into the codes of Export scripts; please? --- ## [Furthering consistentcy](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/furthering-consistentcy/45334)
**Author:** [@Mabel](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Mabel)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2019, 12:57pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/furthering-consistentcy/45334 "2019-06-12T12:57:06Z")
Providing the right tags proves absolutely essential to the use of the Media Server on my NAS-box, so I'm grateful for MP3Tag and use it a lot. Yet, there is one feature I am sorely missing and unless I'm much more of a … --- ## [Adding files to the working space without clearing the current list!](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/adding-files-to-the-working-space-without-clearing-the-current-list/45656)
**Author:** [@drramimagdi](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/drramimagdi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2019, 4:45am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/adding-files-to-the-working-space-without-clearing-the-current-list/45656 "2019-06-11T04:45:10Z")
i know i can achieve this by holding ctrl while dragging the new files but is there \\ or is it planned to be an option to allow this \[maintaining the current list\] as default behavior? --- ## [WMP 12 for Windows 7 stopped connecting to metadata](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/wmp-12-for-windows-7-stopped-connecting-to-metadata/45641)
**Author:** [@thechuckster](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/thechuckster)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2019, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/wmp-12-for-windows-7-stopped-connecting-to-metadata/45641 "2019-06-07T21:59:53Z")
Today, June 7, 2019, Windows Media Player 12.0 for Windows 7 finally stopped downloading metatag data for ripped CDs to my computer. Their intent is to force everyone still on Windows 7 to switch to Windows 10, which st… --- ## [Tag does not show up for .opus files renamed to .ogg](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tag-does-not-show-up-for-opus-files-renamed-to-ogg/41487)
**Author:** [@k241c5](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/k241c5)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2019, 7:43am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tag-does-not-show-up-for-opus-files-renamed-to-ogg/41487 "2019-06-07T07:43:12Z")
Tested with the latest v2.87c, if a file was encoded in opus and renamed file extension to .ogg, then mp3tag will not be able to read tags. \[image\] as shown above, foobar2000 v1.4 beta 11 is able to handle tags correct… --- ## [.ogg/.opus weirdness](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ogg-opus-weirdness/19737)
**Author:** [@eol\_SA](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/eol_SA)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2019, 7:42am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ogg-opus-weirdness/19737 "2019-06-07T07:42:59Z")
Hi, MP3tag seems to act weirdly with files produced using opusenc, the reference libopus encoder implementation. It will happily edit these files, as long as they have a .opus extension. It’s my understanding that opuse… --- ## [Future suggestion](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/future-suggestion/45607)
**Author:** [@diddi](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/diddi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/future-suggestion/45607 "2019-06-04T22:12:21Z")
Hi all I have written a small snippit i use to manipulate the Path of an MP3 to incorporate it into the Filename, which thus allows me to incorporate Path info into the ID3 tag info. Unfortunately i am no good at C or w… --- ## [Tagging remix, live or other similar tracks with featured artists](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tagging-remix-live-or-other-similar-tracks-with-featured-artists/45404)
**Author:** [@deckard](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/deckard)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2019, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tagging-remix-live-or-other-similar-tracks-with-featured-artists/45404 "2019-05-22T18:42:10Z")
I'd like to get some opinions/suggestions here. When you have a track with a title that has descriptors (remix, live, demo, instrumental, etc.) and also has a featured artist, which seems more logical for the title tag? … --- ## [Tag Content Group not editable?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tag-content-group-not-editable/45513)
**Author:** [@Patch](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Patch)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2019, 6:34pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tag-content-group-not-editable/45513 "2019-05-22T18:34:39Z")
I'm having some issues using Tag "Content Group" (TIT1) (called Work in iTunes). I can update them one at a time using either the tag panel, or the relevant column in the main window, but I can't multi-edit like I can w… --- ## [Existing Configuration](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/existing-configuration/45488)
**Author:** [@Patch](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Patch)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/existing-configuration/45488 "2019-05-20T14:10:15Z")
Is there a repo for user defined configurations for MP£Tag? I think the list at Tag Field Mappings – Mp3tag Documentation is not exhaustive, and I'd like to understand exactly what information can be held in an .mp3 fil… --- ## [Does Mp3tag store any tag information OUTSIDE of the .mp3 file?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/does-mp3tag-store-any-tag-information-outside-of-the-mp3-file/45487)
**Author:** [@Patch](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Patch)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/does-mp3tag-store-any-tag-information-outside-of-the-mp3-file/45487 "2019-05-20T13:35:58Z")
Does MP3Tag store any tag information OUTSIDE of the .mp3 file? That is to say, if a tag is visible in MP3Tag on one computer, and that .mp3 file is moved via USB stick to another computer, also with MP3Tag installed, w… --- ## [iTunes Programme/Sort Programme Tags (Show/Sort Show)](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/itunes-programme-sort-programme-tags-show-sort-show/45479)
**Author:** [@Patch](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Patch)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2019, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/itunes-programme-sort-programme-tags-show-sort-show/45479 "2019-05-19T19:00:57Z")
I'd like to use these in .mp3 files as free text. Anyone know of a way? I realise they're meant for .mp4 files, and are not stored in the file itself, but maybe one of you guys knows a way to utilise them? --- ## [MP3Tag Mood/Mood2 Tags](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-mood-mood2-tags/45475)
**Author:** [@Patch](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Patch)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2019, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-mood-mood2-tags/45475 "2019-05-19T18:51:49Z")
I'm having some issues with the Mood and Mood2 tags. When I add a Mood tag in an .mp3 file in Windows explorer, it doesn't show up in MP3Tag, and when I add a Mood Tag in MP3Tag it doesn't show up in explorer... It's d… --- ## [Remove Audio Confirmation](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/remove-audio-confirmation/45472)
**Author:** [@GratefulSteve](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/GratefulSteve)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2019, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/remove-audio-confirmation/45472 "2019-05-18T17:06:58Z")
I would like to suggest that, in a future update, we be given the ability to turn off the audio part of the Messages. I listen to songs while I am using Mp3tag, like the Messages, but don't need to hear the constant aud… --- ## [Creating drop down lists for artist, composer, album name](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/creating-drop-down-lists-for-artist-composer-album-name/45372)
**Author:** [@VCAGWebmaster](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/VCAGWebmaster)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2022, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/creating-drop-down-lists-for-artist-composer-album-name/45372 "2022-09-30T13:32:27Z")
How do you add values to the data fields on the left side of the Main Screen? I want to add a bunch of artist names, composers, album artists, and genres so that I don't have to repeatedly type in every detail, but inst… --- ## [Change font colour on toolbar](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/change-font-colour-on-toolbar/45351)
**Author:** [@Smokes](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Smokes)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 5:05am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/change-font-colour-on-toolbar/45351 "2019-05-07T05:05:22Z")
Hi This is a great little bit of software, appreciated. Is there any way to change the font color on top of toolbar? Working with a small laptop, It's a hit or miss seeing text clearly and quickly Regards Smokes --- ## [Cannot Remove Extra Characters in INVOLVEDPEOPLE](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cannot-remove-extra-characters-in-involvedpeople/45290)
**Author:** [@jerrybo](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/jerrybo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2019, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cannot-remove-extra-characters-in-involvedpeople/45290 "2019-04-29T15:20:01Z")
Hi First: I am using MP3Tag 2.95 I wish to use INVOLVEDPEOPLE as an Arranger field. I enter the name of the arranger as: Mauro Giuliani (1781-1829) After I save the Tag (INVOLVEDPEOPLE) my 'Arranger' filed is now: M… --- ## [Can the comment box be made larger?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/can-the-comment-box-be-made-larger/45194)
**Author:** [@gbrebner](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/gbrebner)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/can-the-comment-box-be-made-larger/45194 "2019-04-19T18:02:34Z")
Hello: You have a great product. I collect old time radio shows and use the comments to enter the show plot, actors, etc. Here is a typical entry I usually copy and paste from MS Word: The Mysterious Traveler. Sustaini… --- ## [REQUEST: Load / Save shortcuts for Columns under the right click menu](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/request-load-save-shortcuts-for-columns-under-the-right-click-menu/45274)
**Author:** [@Zerow](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Zerow)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2019, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/request-load-save-shortcuts-for-columns-under-the-right-click-menu/45274 "2019-04-28T15:17:53Z")
Recently we had this new nice addition After using it for some time now I would like to point out that the right click menu for Tag Panel \[from which that option was carried over\] has at its bottom Load configuratio… --- ## [Classical music fields](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/classical-music-fields/45195)
**Author:** [@gbrebner](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/gbrebner)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2019, 11:36am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/classical-music-fields/45195 "2019-04-28T11:36:48Z")
Can a field be added for the composer information? I believe Windows files property for music files has a place to enter the composer name (right click on any music file and there is a "Composer Field" on the Details tab… --- ## [Artwork for 45 rpm singles](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/artwork-for-45-rpm-singles/45222)
**Author:** [@Sillypsybin](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Sillypsybin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2019, 9:34am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/artwork-for-45-rpm-singles/45222 "2019-04-23T09:34:09Z")
I have 400 m4a files of 45 rpm singles. I have 400 jpg files of corresponding artwork for each single (a picture of the record label). Corresponding files have the same names, but with different extensions (for example, … --- ## [Renaming Title and Artist with Action](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/renaming-title-and-artist-with-action/45192)
**Author:** [@izzyforeal](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/izzyforeal)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2019, 11:26am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/renaming-title-and-artist-with-action/45192 "2019-04-20T11:26:50Z")
Hello all, forgive me if this seems like a ridiculous question but is there an action you could setup that would take this song TITLE: "frank sinatra-New York" and convert it to "Frank Sinatra - New York" and do it for a… --- ## [Mp3tag Tools: MKVToolNix, chapterEditor, emojis, etc](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-tools-mkvtoolnix-chaptereditor-emojis-etc/45196)
**Author:** [@Wakaku](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Wakaku)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-tools-mkvtoolnix-chaptereditor-emojis-etc/45196 "2019-04-19T18:24:24Z")
I just want to share my recent usage of Mp3tag Tools together with some of my favorite Matroska tools, especially since Mp3tag can tag MKV and MKA. Also thank you, kind author. I haven't declared here before, but I thin… --- ## [Request: customize column profiles](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/request-customize-column-profiles/17941)
**Author:** [@Zerow](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Zerow)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/request-customize-column-profiles/17941 "2019-04-17T20:03:00Z")
99% of the time I do 2-3 kinds of work. And each of them either benefits or requires different set of columns being displayed. And as such, sometimes I have to turn on and turn off the same columns during the same day. S… --- ## [Feature Request - 'No Confirm' Mode](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-request-no-confirm-mode/45161)
**Author:** [@quimbo](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/quimbo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-request-no-confirm-mode/45161 "2019-04-17T14:13:46Z")
I would love to see a No Confirm preference on some of the menu items. For example, setting it on Auto-numbering Wizard would automatically apply the numbers without the confirmation dialog box popping up. It could be… --- ## [Feature request: action to rewrite tags from scratch](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-request-action-to-rewrite-tags-from-scratch/45153)
**Author:** [@xRussianBeautyx](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/xRussianBeautyx)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 5:54am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-request-action-to-rewrite-tags-from-scratch/45153 "2019-04-16T05:54:28Z")
When I get audio files from various sources, often these files are incredibly buggy, including malformed tags. Previously, I was just opening these files with Mp3tag and "Ctrl+S" them to rewrite the tags. But this is no… --- ## [Actions menu within menu - a multilevel Actions menu](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/actions-menu-within-menu-a-multilevel-actions-menu/44859)
**Author:** [@Zerow](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Zerow)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2019, 12:46pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/actions-menu-within-menu-a-multilevel-actions-menu/44859 "2019-04-10T12:46:25Z")
I was just trying to that on my own and then tried to find info about that in the online help and searched for posts- and failed. So here it goes: Is it possible to create \[sub\]menu within a menu for Action Groups? To h… --- ## [REQUEST: Turning on / off Columns like fields in the Tag Panel](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/request-turning-on-off-columns-like-fields-in-the-tag-panel/43867)
**Author:** [@Zerow](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Zerow)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2019, 2:19am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/request-turning-on-off-columns-like-fields-in-the-tag-panel/43867 "2019-04-07T02:19:08Z")
Not so long ago the Tag Panel got this new ability: the user can right click it to see a menu, on which a list of all defined fields is presented \[https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-suggestion-for-tag-panel-activating… --- ## [How to most easily save and re-apply a batch of tags from a data file?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-most-easily-save-and-re-apply-a-batch-of-tags-from-a-data-file/45048)
**Author:** [@mjeghers](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/mjeghers)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2019, 7:58am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-most-easily-save-and-re-apply-a-batch-of-tags-from-a-data-file/45048 "2019-04-05T07:58:38Z")
I re-generate my song mixes WAV files over and over. Which means converting them into MP3s again and again. Each time I must go back into MP3Tag and manually re-enter ALL the tags. This is getting very tedious and pai… [Previous page](https://community.mp3tag.de/c/general/20.md?page=36) [Next page](https://community.mp3tag.de/c/general/20.md?page=38)