# Mac

**URL:** https://community.mp3tag.de/c/mac/32.md?page=18

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## [MP3Tag application has been removed](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-application-has-been-removed/58304)

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**Author:** [@Grize](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Grize)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2022, 12:44pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-application-has-been-removed/58304 "2022-08-24T12:44:10Z")

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Hello Everyone, very trivial question :grinning:. i've bought MP3tag beginning of last March MAC App Store. I used it a lot as i knew it on PC platform. since return of vacation, i can't retreive it on my application. I…

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## [How to remove bracket information from title when writing folder name?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-remove-bracket-information-from-title-when-writing-folder-name/58165)

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**Author:** [@opusdeath](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/opusdeath)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2022, 11:04am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-remove-bracket-information-from-title-when-writing-folder-name/58165 "2022-08-09T11:04:17Z")

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Hi, I have tracks that are tagged: Artist A - Dance Track (Original Mix) Artist A - Dance Track (Disco Mix) To sort them I know I can set %artist%/%title/ but this will give a folder to the original mix and a folder …

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## [Zusätzliche Tag Quellen?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/zusatzliche-tag-quellen/57414)

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**Author:** [@uselessuser](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/uselessuser)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2022, 9:42am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/zusatzliche-tag-quellen/57414 "2022-08-08T09:42:12Z")

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Immer öfter habe ich Tracks, die ich mit Musicbrains bzw. Discogs nicht zuordnen kann. Würde die Möglichkeit bestehen, zusätzlich noch Quellen wie Beatport,com anzuzapfen?

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## [Tag Source for Mac MP3TAG](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tag-source-for-mac-mp3tag/52076)

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**Author:** [@tgvdinesh](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/tgvdinesh)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2022, 9:39am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tag-source-for-mac-mp3tag/52076 "2022-08-08T09:39:46Z")

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Hi All, I am looking for a way to use Tag Sources in Mac version of MP3Tag. Mac doesn't have data/source directory to save the src file. What has to be done to get iTunes API as Tag source in mac version of MP3Tag? App…

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## [Support for custom Web Sources](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/support-for-custom-web-sources/51201)

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**Author:** [@hpycndl](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/hpycndl)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2022, 9:39am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/support-for-custom-web-sources/51201 "2022-08-08T09:39:25Z")

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I really like the new native app. Does anyone know how we can add new tag sources like itunes.src to this native version?

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## [Using path to modify tags problem](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/using-path-to-modify-tags-problem/58137)

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**Author:** [@sfe](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/sfe)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2022, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/using-path-to-modify-tags-problem/58137 "2022-08-07T20:20:12Z")

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Hi. I'm having trouble getting tag names from the path on the mac version, as discussed here: Converters to rename files or to import tags If this is my file directory: Fela Kuti\\(1969) Fela Fela Fela\\01 My Lady Frustr…

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## [Moving files by writing to \_FILENAME](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/moving-files-by-writing-to-filename/58104)

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**Author:** [@sivaram2](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/sivaram2)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 5:58am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/moving-files-by-writing-to-filename/58104 "2022-08-05T05:58:48Z")

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In Windows, it was possible to do: Format value "\_FILENAME": C:\\Music\\%artist%\\%album%\\%title% For the MacOS native app, is it possible to directly write full filepaths into the \_FILENAME tag? I'm trying to figure o…

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## [Need to populate the Folder name in Album Tag](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/need-to-populate-the-folder-name-in-album-tag/58014)

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**Author:** [@mmwmm](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/mmwmm)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2022, 8:38am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/need-to-populate-the-folder-name-in-album-tag/58014 "2022-07-26T08:38:40Z")

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Hi there guys i've been using this software since i had it on my Windows PC and after it crashed i upgraded to the Mac and have purchased it. However the interface is a bit different. I want to know if it is possible fo…

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## [5 star rating on mac](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/5-star-rating-on-mac/58003)

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**Author:** [@s\_decoster](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/s_decoster)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 11:03am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/5-star-rating-on-mac/58003 "2022-07-25T11:03:09Z")

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Hello, Newbie question. How can I rate my songs on a 5 point scale... didn't find how to do this, as I want to give my songs a star rating (I use MP3Tag as import for Rekordbox, a dj software). Thanks!

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## [Allowed characters in filter searches? How quoting within expressions work?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/allowed-characters-in-filter-searches-how-quoting-within-expressions-work/57994)

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**Author:** [@b1zguy](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/b1zguy)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/allowed-characters-in-filter-searches-how-quoting-within-expressions-work/57994 "2022-07-24T23:15:26Z")

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What characters are allowed within the quotes. For example, I've tried filtering for this tag: genre HAS "Kick+Clap/Snare" & \`genre HAS "Kick+Clap/Snare + ?" And I was getting results for the latter genre in the firs…

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## [Numbers in Genre field](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/numbers-in-genre-field/57823)

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**Author:** [@HowardAbels](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/HowardAbels)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/numbers-in-genre-field/57823 "2022-07-24T20:28:58Z")

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I have been experiencing a problem when I import my music folder, the 'Genre" field shows a single number (7 or 8) rather than the actual genre name. I only use MP3Tag for editing when I update my music folder. Looking…

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## [Not Loading Cover Art](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/not-loading-cover-art/57986)

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**Author:** [@llpottery](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/llpottery)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/not-loading-cover-art/57986 "2022-07-24T19:20:59Z")

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I’m using an iMac (Monterey 12.4). Recently when I drag an album’s folder from my “Music” database (I’m using a Bluesound Vault) into MP3tag, it does not load the album’s art. The art’s file “Folder.jpg” is in the folder…

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## [Enlarging cover art in file browser/view?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/enlarging-cover-art-in-file-browser-view/57974)

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**Author:** [@b1zguy](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/b1zguy)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 12:02am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/enlarging-cover-art-in-file-browser-view/57974 "2022-07-24T00:02:04Z")

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The column pertaining to the cover art always seems too small. Is there are a way to adjust size like can be done with other columns. Eg:

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## [Undoing delete/remove from browser/file view?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/undoing-delete-remove-from-browser-file-view/57940)

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**Author:** [@b1zguy](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/b1zguy)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2022, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/undoing-delete-remove-from-browser-file-view/57940 "2022-07-23T23:26:11Z")

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Sorry, unsure of correct terminology. Sometimes finger becomes 'trigger happy' and accidentally removes track from view. Under (CMD + Z) doesn't seem to make a difference. Currently need to reimport entire list from Mu…

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## [Combining multiple filters to search multiple keywords](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/combining-multiple-filters-to-search-multiple-keywords/57970)

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**Author:** [@b1zguy](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/b1zguy)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2022, 1:05am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/combining-multiple-filters-to-search-multiple-keywords/57970 "2022-07-23T01:05:33Z")

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I'm looking to filter the file browser with multiple conditions. For eg, excluding two genres like NOT genre IS "Hidden Orchestra AND "Instrumental" or maybe NOT artist IS "Hidden Orchestra" AND NOT genre IS " Orches…

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## [Assigning keyboard shortcuts to Actions](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/assigning-keyboard-shortcuts-to-actions/57973)

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**Author:** [@b1zguy](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/b1zguy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2022, 1:01am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/assigning-keyboard-shortcuts-to-actions/57973 "2022-07-23T01:01:34Z")

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How can I select/run a particular action via the keyboard. I currently need to click through the menus each time. I can then map the shortcut with another program if it's a cumbersome one!

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## [Appending to existing genres](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/appending-to-existing-genres/57894)

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**Author:** [@b1zguy](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/b1zguy)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2022, 12:25pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/appending-to-existing-genres/57894 "2022-07-22T12:25:43Z")

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I am storing a list of genres using commas as the delimiter. I wish to add (maybe remove) a genre - in bulk - from the currently visible/selected view of tracks; yet most importantly, I do not want a genre to be duplicat…

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## [Mac Version Song anhören, abspielen](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mac-version-song-anhoren-abspielen/57972)

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**Author:** [@Heino](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Heino)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2022, 9:48am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mac-version-song-anhoren-abspielen/57972 "2022-07-22T09:48:42Z")

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Hey, in meiner früheren Win Version konnte man mit Doppelklick auf den Titel diesen abspielen (z. B. mit dem Media Player). Bei der Mac Version funktioniert das bei mir nicht. Wie bekomme ich das hin? LG HW

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## [Save filters for continual reuse?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/save-filters-for-continual-reuse/57939)

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**Author:** [@b1zguy](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/b1zguy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2022, 9:03am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/save-filters-for-continual-reuse/57939 "2022-07-18T09:03:12Z")

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By the way, I can save filters for continual reuse?

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## [Timeout needed when downloading cover art](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/timeout-needed-when-downloading-cover-art/57897)

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**Author:** [@robertotru](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/robertotru)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2022, 9:41am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/timeout-needed-when-downloading-cover-art/57897 "2022-07-15T09:41:46Z")

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Hi here, I think a timeout should be added when external resources are downloaded. After 5 minutes I had to kill Mp3Tag because it was stuck while downloading a cover art. Best, Roberto

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## [The Comment is empty but there is info on the MP3 file](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/the-comment-is-empty-but-there-is-info-on-the-mp3-file/57903)

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**Author:** [@mmwmm](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/mmwmm)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2022, 7:00am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/the-comment-is-empty-but-there-is-info-on-the-mp3-file/57903 "2022-07-15T07:00:24Z")

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The Comment info does not seem to be picking up the info from the mp3 song. I run my Mp3 files in a software called "Mixed In Key" and it writes the energy level of the song "Energy 7" in the Comment field. so when i …

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## [Help with complex filter criteria](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/help-with-complex-filter-criteria/57798)

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**Author:** [@nojwe](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/nojwe)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2022, 7:18am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/help-with-complex-filter-criteria/57798 "2022-07-14T07:18:07Z")

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I'm trying to set a filter with the logic: (title HAS Symphony) and (not title matches Symphony No. \[0-9\] in \[A-G\]( |-sharp |-flat )(Minor|Major),(| '(.\*?)',) (Op. |K|WoO )(\[1-9\]\[0-9\]{0,2}) - (I|II|III|IV|V|VI|VII|VII…

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## [Permissions error sorting files into new folders](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/permissions-error-sorting-files-into-new-folders/57530)

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**Author:** [@Arbiter](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Arbiter)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2022, 7:16am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/permissions-error-sorting-files-into-new-folders/57530 "2022-07-14T07:16:05Z")

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Running MP3Tag 1.5 on macOS 12.4. I've used MP3Tag on Windows for many years and I've been using MP3Tag for Mac since release, but I've only recently really started to try more sophisticated actions. Today I tried to use…

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## [How do I get an update for Mp3tag for Mac?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-do-i-get-an-update-for-mp3tag-for-mac/57895)

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**Author:** [@benjamin.ong](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/benjamin.ong)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 9:03am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-do-i-get-an-update-for-mp3tag-for-mac/57895 "2022-06-21T09:03:38Z")

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How do I get an update for Mac version? I'm still using v1.2.2. Your 'Send Feedback' function doesn't work as it just opens Chrome and goes to google.com. Your email bounced as well. Things doesn't seem to be going very …

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## [Have to "allow" when I try to rename files](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/have-to-allow-when-i-try-to-rename-files/57875)

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**Author:** [@JonSF](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/JonSF)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2022, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/have-to-allow-when-i-try-to-rename-files/57875 "2022-07-11T17:49:39Z")

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Hi @Florian I've read through many threads on here. And I can't solve one minor issue I'm having. I had to reinstall my MacOS - am on Big Sur (v11.6.8) - didn't have this issue previous to reinstalling. When I use Tag…

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## [No permission for renaming original audio files on macOS](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/no-permission-for-renaming-original-audio-files-on-macos/57866)

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**Author:** [@gixCianca](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/gixCianca)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2022, 11:48am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/no-permission-for-renaming-original-audio-files-on-macos/57866 "2022-07-10T11:48:52Z")

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hi, I am barred in computer science a feature that I use a lot of this fantastic software is the renaming of files in succession (it saves a lot of time) but since I switched to macos it tells me: "filename.m4a cannot b…

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## [Chapter tags, Matroska tagging](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/chapter-tags-matroska-tagging/57841)

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**Author:** [@kode54](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/kode54)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2022, 8:56am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/chapter-tags-matroska-tagging/57841 "2022-07-06T08:56:34Z")

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Is there any chance a future version will have support for Matroska files? What about tagging chapters in MP4 files?

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## [Map GENRE to STYLE when pulling data from discogs](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/map-genre-to-style-when-pulling-data-from-discogs/55688)

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**Author:** [@woozie](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/woozie)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2022, 10:15am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/map-genre-to-style-when-pulling-data-from-discogs/55688 "2022-07-02T10:15:45Z")

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Hi. I'd like to know if it's possible to map GENRE to STYLE tag? Something like they're describing here but for mac app:

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## [File Info Not Visible? Everything else seems to work](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/file-info-not-visible-everything-else-seems-to-work/57743)

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**Author:** [@nievski](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/nievski)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 26, 2022, 11:58am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/file-info-not-visible-everything-else-seems-to-work/57743 "2022-06-26T11:58:24Z")

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ERROR: File info/tags not visible in MP3Tag. NOTES: I can load files/folders, select tracks, and preview the song by pressing Spacebar - but can't see any tags/info. Notice in the screenshot below, I have a track sele…

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## [Feature request: Textfile - Tag in Action Group](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-request-textfile-tag-in-action-group/57753)

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**Author:** [@steinar](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/steinar)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2022, 1:26pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-request-textfile-tag-in-action-group/57753 "2022-06-25T13:26:01Z")

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I don't know whether this belongs in the General or Mac category, as I think the request should be valid for both OS's, even though my specific case is on OSX... I would like to second this request to implement a new ac…

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