# General Discussion

**URL:** https://community.mp3tag.de/c/general/20.md?page=75

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## [Highlighting Selected Tracks](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/highlighting-selected-tracks/14092)

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**Author:** [@d2b](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/d2b)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2012, 6:41pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/highlighting-selected-tracks/14092 "2012-11-08T18:41:31Z")

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This is another request for user convenience and to reduce eye strain. When a row or rows are selected initially in the “column” region of mp3tag, they are highlighted with a nice, easily seen transparent blue color. Bu…

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## [Apply Actions from Command Line](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/apply-actions-from-command-line/11928)

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**Author:** [@Stone\_Free](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Stone_Free)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2012, 1:23pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/apply-actions-from-command-line/11928 "2012-11-06T13:23:21Z")

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Is it possible to access the actions from the command line? I want to use it in an EAC AutoIt mod that I use for ripping my CDs into multiple formats at once. However I want to be able to apply the replaygain to soundc…

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## [Suggestion - Save button should be grayed when nothing is changed](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/suggestion-save-button-should-be-grayed-when-nothing-is-changed/14085)

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**Author:** [@andis59](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/andis59)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2012, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/suggestion-save-button-should-be-grayed-when-nothing-is-changed/14085 "2012-11-04T20:09:04Z")

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On thing that I find a bit annoying is that the save button is always active. Even after you just save the changes. It would be nice if the save button was grayed when nothing has been changed or added and only when I m…

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## [is it not possible to add dummy to the list of items ?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-it-not-possible-to-add-dummy-to-the-list-of-items/14081)

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**Author:** [@evergreen1](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/evergreen1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2012, 7:44pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-it-not-possible-to-add-dummy-to-the-list-of-items/14081 "2012-11-04T19:44:39Z")

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sometimes we need to use the tag-filename convertion option. if i have something like the following as title {name of file(unwanted items)}then i may need the dummy item to remove the unwanted portion of the title. but t…

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## [how to delete the before the filename](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-delete-the-before-the-filename/14082)

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**Author:** [@evergreen1](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/evergreen1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2012, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-delete-the-before-the-filename/14082 "2012-11-04T13:47:04Z")

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when viewed in explorer, i see a space before some of the filenames in a folder. when checked in Mp3tag, there is no space seen. when i apply " delete a character before the title action" i get a character deleted which…

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## [Automatically Optimize Column Widths?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/automatically-optimize-column-widths/14080)

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**Author:** [@d2b](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/d2b)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2012, 7:05am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/automatically-optimize-column-widths/14080 "2012-11-04T07:05:01Z")

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A very nice feature enhancement would allow users to readjust columns in the “grid” to optimize the display. If you have many columns, one for each field name, some columns often end up too narrow and some way too wide. …

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## [Open with explorer](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/open-with-explorer/14076)

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**Author:** [@Marcelim](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Marcelim)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2012, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/open-with-explorer/14076 "2012-11-03T18:39:42Z")

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I’d like to suggest the inclusion of the option Open with explorer or open file location on the right-click menu over the file. Thanks.

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## [how to delete the entries in multiple fields in a single click?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-delete-the-entries-in-multiple-fields-in-a-single-click/14072)

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**Author:** [@evergreen1](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/evergreen1)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2012, 11:13am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-delete-the-entries-in-multiple-fields-in-a-single-click/14072 "2012-11-03T11:13:29Z")

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using mp3tag 2.52. i would like to delete the entries in fields like composer, comment, genre. and albumartist.is there any way to delete the entries by an action ? how can i delete the entries in multiple fields in a s…

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## [Changed drive path](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/changed-drive-path/14052)

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**Author:** [@Mycroft](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Mycroft)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2012, 10:55am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/changed-drive-path/14052 "2012-10-29T10:55:59Z")

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When I try to open MP3 tag editor I get this message . . . . . . The drive or network connection that the shortcut ‘Mp3tag.lnk’ refers to is unavailable. Make sure that the disk is properly inserted or the network resou…

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## [Hats of to new Chrome Feature!](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/hats-of-to-new-chrome-feature/14049)

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**Author:** [@peteyt](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/peteyt)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2012, 12:55am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/hats-of-to-new-chrome-feature/14049 "2012-10-29T00:55:56Z")

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Just wanted to say a big thank you for the new Chrome feature for dragging and dropping artwork. Just tried it as the song I have isn’t on any database and was able to get the artwork on easily without really any effort.…

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## [Tag music converted from vinyl](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tag-music-converted-from-vinyl/14046)

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**Author:** [@Artpayne](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Artpayne)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2012, 3:27pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tag-music-converted-from-vinyl/14046 "2012-10-28T15:27:48Z")

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Hello All, I’m pretty new to this business although I have for many years been involved with audi clean-up. Consequently much of my music is converted from old records (some going back to the Twenties !!)and therefore…

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## [MP3tag Configurations](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-configurations/14032)

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**Author:** [@d2b](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/d2b)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2012, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-configurations/14032 "2012-10-25T18:11:55Z")

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I’ve suggested this before, but I haven’t seen any movement in this direction. Please make it possible, perhaps through an initial ‘splash window’ that appears when launching mp3tag, to open a default configuration or o…

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## [compilations](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/compilations/14028)

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**Author:** [@squirrellydw](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/squirrellydw)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2012, 2:14pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/compilations/14028 "2012-10-23T14:14:32Z")

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I would like to know if there is any easy way to find compilations that are not tagged as such. Maybe someway to search for same album with different artist? How could I do this?

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## [Continue renames in the face of errors...](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/continue-renames-in-the-face-of-errors/14004)

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**Author:** [@jeffatrad](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/jeffatrad)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2012, 12:12am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/continue-renames-in-the-face-of-errors/14004 "2012-10-17T00:12:52Z")

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Right now, when I do a big block of filename-\>filename renames, a single file that doesn’t match the format string stops the renaming process. Is there a way to let it continue doing all of the files that it can do? Ot…

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## [Tag-Tag, Tag-Filename etc. format string](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tag-tag-tag-filename-etc-format-string/13993)

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**Author:** [@aangelo](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/aangelo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2012, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tag-tag-tag-filename-etc-format-string/13993 "2012-10-13T14:17:46Z")

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Hi! MP3Tag is simply wonderful, but I suggest a little improvement. Many times, I have to test “trial-and-error” the format string that work best to obtain the desired result. Time after, I’d like to apply again this …

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## [BPM](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/bpm/13988)

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**Author:** [@icarusrj](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/icarusrj)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2012, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/bpm/13988 "2012-10-12T20:04:50Z")

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Hello there! It would be great if mp3tag could import BPM from Virtual DJ. Another issue is, how can I add BPM field at this column? Please see the picture: Thanks!

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## [No pop ups.](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/no-pop-ups/13960)

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**Author:** [@cracksnap](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/cracksnap)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2012, 1:01pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/no-pop-ups/13960 "2012-10-12T13:01:11Z")

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Hi, I lose time and fluidity because of the pop up that confirm some actions, eg when I save changes. Being on a netbook with a small trackpad and pretty bad precision increases the problem. Some text in the main window…

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## [Creating Database from Music Library](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/creating-database-from-music-library/13897)

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**Author:** [@aSJ](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/aSJ)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2012, 6:01am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/creating-database-from-music-library/13897 "2012-10-12T06:01:40Z")

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Hi all, Here is my problem: I prefer using Mp3tag for tagging my mp3 files though most of the music players support a lot of tagging options. Usually, I first clean up new album tags and then add to the music player lib…

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## [Thanks! Cover art for 10,000 Mp3s sorted!](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/thanks-cover-art-for-10-000-mp3s-sorted/13981)

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**Author:** [@Privateofcourse](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Privateofcourse)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2012, 1:01pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/thanks-cover-art-for-10-000-mp3s-sorted/13981 "2012-10-10T13:01:00Z")

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Been using MP3Tag for a long while, and recently decided I wanted to add cover art to each mp3 in my collection. However, I had no idea that MP3Tag could do it so spent too much time looking for a utility to do it. After…

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## [Saving 'Tag Panel' customisations, or including in 'Save Configuration' option](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/saving-tag-panel-customisations-or-including-in-save-configuration-option/13938)

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**Author:** [@muel2002](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/muel2002)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2012, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/saving-tag-panel-customisations-or-including-in-save-configuration-option/13938 "2012-10-04T18:13:31Z")

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It’s nowhere near as involving to setup your Tag Panel customisations with a new install, as it is to redefine your customised Actions. Still, it would be nice if I knew of a way to save these options. Does anybody know …

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## [Mp3tag for Iphone](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-for-iphone/13951)

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**Author:** [@theOS](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/theOS)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2012, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-for-iphone/13951 "2012-09-30T17:25:56Z")

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I would really appreciate if you could make a version of mp3tag for Idevices . Thank you very much!

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## [Web Source: what will/should be updated?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/web-source-what-will-should-be-updated/13921)

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**Author:** [@vkostas](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/vkostas)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2012, 5:29am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/web-source-what-will-should-be-updated/13921 "2012-09-29T05:29:24Z")

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Most of us had faced following cases when working with Web Source: which tags will be really updated? I run a WebScript and it brings something there. It would be very helpful to know which values will be changed. Some…

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## [\[Edit-\>Find\] and \[Find And Replace\] Option](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/edit-find-and-find-and-replace-option/13901)

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**Author:** [@bgaq](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/bgaq)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2012, 2:55am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/edit-find-and-find-and-replace-option/13901 "2012-09-29T02:55:45Z")

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Great goody and and the most convenient , universally recommendable, or just THANKS!!! This post is to request the author to add \[Edit-\>Find\] and \[Find And Replace\] Option in future version. Thanks for the near perfect…

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## [More Action Item Help Needed...Help, Please](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/more-action-item-help-needed-help-please/13928)

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**Author:** [@d2b](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/d2b)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2012, 3:51am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/more-action-item-help-needed-help-please/13928 "2012-09-27T03:51:24Z")

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I have yet another action item that I could use some help to create: We have some FLAC files that have tags like this: TRACKNUMBER=1/N We need to end up with just these two tags after running the action item. TRACKNU…

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## [Plea for WAV Support](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/plea-for-wav-support/13791)

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**Author:** [@rlevis](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/rlevis)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2012, 3:36am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/plea-for-wav-support/13791 "2012-09-25T03:36:27Z")

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http://forums.mp3tag.de/lofiversion/index.php/t8328.html As in this older discussion, I also would also like MP3Tag to support WAV fmt/LIST chunk tags. I would also want APEv2 tag support for WAV files. Cheers.

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## [Cover  Image](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cover-image/13908)

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**Author:** [@rahulborele](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/rahulborele)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2012, 3:26am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cover-image/13908 "2012-09-24T03:26:39Z")

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Why did Cover Image Not Show On Mobile Phones Music Player When i Play Files… Some Files I Download From Internet They Show There Cover Image On Mobile Phones But My Not… NOTE - Cover Image Show On VLC Player , I Clear…

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## [MP3 Tag Protection](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3-tag-protection/13906)

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**Author:** [@IndiaPress](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/IndiaPress)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2012, 2:10am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3-tag-protection/13906 "2012-09-24T02:10:48Z")

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My friend is a Musician and wants some tags to be added in file, which can not be removed by User or can Mp3Tag help in changing LAME Encoding to his choice.

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## [keeping output files' tags in sync](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/keeping-output-files-tags-in-sync/13803)

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**Author:** [@HansBKK](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/HansBKK)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2012, 6:38am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/keeping-output-files-tags-in-sync/13803 "2012-09-23T06:38:37Z")

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My personal tagging standards and procedure documentation is still evolving, and MP3Tag is a tremendous tool for helping me go back to the already-tagged subset of my collection and retroactively keeping it in sync with …

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## [COVER IMAGE](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cover-image/13907)

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**Author:** [@rahulborele](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/rahulborele)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2012, 10:54am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cover-image/13907 "2012-09-22T10:54:33Z")

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WHY DID MY COVER IMAGE NOT SHOWING ON MOBILE PHONES MUSIC PLAYER WHEN I PLAY FILES … SOME FILES I DOWNLOAD FROM INTERNET THEY SHOW THERE COVER IMAGE ON MOBILE PHONES MUSIC PLAYER… NOTE -COVER IMAGE SHOW ON VLC PLAYER,…

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## [How to rearrange artist name](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-rearrange-artist-name/13887)

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**Author:** [@dj.farrell](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/dj.farrell)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2012, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-rearrange-artist-name/13887 "2012-09-17T17:27:29Z")

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I have a Karaoke Library with 20,000 songs that I’m cleaning up. Examples of the way the majority of the songs are formatted: Jackson, Alan - Don’t Rock the Jukebox Down, 3 Doors - Be like that I need to clean up the…

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