# Support **URL:** https://community.mp3tag.de/c/support/19.md?page=105 [Latest](https://community.mp3tag.de/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.mp3tag.de/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.mp3tag.de/tags.md) **Page:** 106 --- ## [Tag Panel Sidebar Lost](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tag-panel-sidebar-lost/57171)
**Author:** [@iwpc](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/iwpc)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2022, 10:29am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tag-panel-sidebar-lost/57171 "2022-04-30T10:29:23Z")
Good Evening Somehow I have managed to unattach the Tag Panel which I had previously showing as a sidebar connected to the main MP3Tag window. When I go to View\_Tag Panel on the Menu it brings up a separate Tag Panel i… --- ## [Ensuring Capitalization after ( in conversion to Mixed Case](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ensuring-capitalization-after-in-conversion-to-mixed-case/57162)
**Author:** [@bigcitydealer](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/bigcitydealer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2022, 11:43am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ensuring-capitalization-after-in-conversion-to-mixed-case/57162 "2022-04-29T11:43:35Z")
I'm re-installing MP3TAG after a hard drive failure. I had an action to convert case to Mixed Case even after ( So: Abc (extended version) would go to Abc (Extended Version) but now I only get: Abc (extended Versio… --- ## [TITLE - Removing text whitin brackets](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/title-removing-text-whitin-brackets/57167)
**Author:** [@Ian\_Werich](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Ian_Werich)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2022, 9:32am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/title-removing-text-whitin-brackets/57167 "2022-04-29T09:32:11Z")
Hi everyone, I wonder if there's a regexp to getting rid from TITLE of all text contained within brackets as in the following example: Candombe Criollo (Lomuto - Laguna) should be Candombe Criollo. Thank you Ian --- ## [How to remove everything after \\\\?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-remove-everything-after/57165)
**Author:** [@autumnra1n](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/autumnra1n)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2022, 8:19am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-remove-everything-after/57165 "2022-04-29T08:19:48Z")
I have an action to remove everything after a comma but it doesn't work for removing stuff after a double backslash, I'm guessing because the formatting is incorrect when you want to remove these characters What I have … --- ## [Previously used filters disappeared](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/previously-used-filters-disappeared/57141)
**Author:** [@DTW](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/DTW)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2022, 6:23am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/previously-used-filters-disappeared/57141 "2022-04-28T06:23:09Z")
I have been using many different filters for some time. When a new version of mp3tag comes out I have upgraded in the past and all my filters, actions and converts have always been ok when upgrading. Until v3.14... an o… --- ## [Hidden(?) metadata .. how can I remove them (easily)?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/hidden-metadata-how-can-i-remove-them-easily/57139)
**Author:** [@nylamb](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/nylamb)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2022, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/hidden-metadata-how-can-i-remove-them-easily/57139 "2022-04-26T15:59:02Z")
Hello, I do not know if this belongs in the regular support or if this belongs in the mac support as "problem" occurs in both versions of the software. In my attempt to figure out the MP3tag, I have been using the prog… --- ## [AUTO-Resize or AUTO-Fit Specific Columns?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/auto-resize-or-auto-fit-specific-columns/57129)
**Author:** [@iamyou](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/iamyou)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2022, 12:26pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/auto-resize-or-auto-fit-specific-columns/57129 "2022-04-26T12:26:44Z")
I searched the Forums, but could not find this answer, and also MP3Tag has had significant updates since the old 'answers' too. I am looking for a way, to resize certain columns only, to "AUTO-Fit" the content, eg. I … --- ## [MP3TAG messing up with MP3 comments tag when editing](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-messing-up-with-mp3-comments-tag-when-editing/57125)
**Author:** [@Loud3r](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Loud3r)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2022, 10:32am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-messing-up-with-mp3-comments-tag-when-editing/57125 "2022-04-26T10:32:15Z")
When i export any mp3 file with comments in it - works perfectly in any application / windows explorer. but as soon as i edit any tag in MP3TAG it messess up my files - can't see comment tag in any application / windows… --- ## [How to remove part of Title for a number of songs](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-remove-part-of-title-for-a-number-of-songs/10955)
**Author:** [@Oldrider](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Oldrider)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2022, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-remove-part-of-title-for-a-number-of-songs/10955 "2022-04-25T15:50:21Z")
G’day, I need to remove part of the Title in a number of songs. for example: Current title is \[Jumping Jack Flash - Mean Streets\] I would like to remove “- Mean Streets” I now do this manually for each song but if I … --- ## [Merge(?) multiple values from external nfo file into single metadata tag](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/merge-multiple-values-from-external-nfo-file-into-single-metadata-tag/57117)
**Author:** [@nylamb](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/nylamb)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2022, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/merge-multiple-values-from-external-nfo-file-into-single-metadata-tag/57117 "2022-04-25T15:03:14Z")
Hello, I am trying to write multiple values for the metadata tag GENRE after reading in an external file (movie.nfo) into a user defined field called MOVIE\_INFO. The external nfo file is generated from media companion … --- ## [Certain .m4b files to not be recognized in mp3tag](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/certain-m4b-files-to-not-be-recognized-in-mp3tag/57103)
**Author:** [@jrbarron](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/jrbarron)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2022, 2:57am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/certain-m4b-files-to-not-be-recognized-in-mp3tag/57103 "2022-04-25T02:57:28Z")
I have been trying to go through my audiobook collection and add a bunch of tags for better library management, but about 1/3 of my files are not recognized when I open a directory. Some of these files have come directl… --- ## [Nfo's from KODI into tag 🙄](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/nfos-from-kodi-into-tag/50933)
**Author:** [@Boiker](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Boiker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2022, 10:02am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/nfos-from-kodi-into-tag/50933 "2022-04-23T10:02:55Z")
Hi. Im wondering if its possible to extract genre from KODI nfo-file into tag? Kodi makes nfo files "artist.nfo" in front of every albums. Like this - Artist/albums/artist.nfo. Full - Artist/albums/artist-abum/song.… --- ## [$Num(%track%,2) not working?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/num-track-2-not-working/57095)
**Author:** [@mpoirier](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/mpoirier)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2022, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/num-track-2-not-working/57095 "2022-04-20T15:11:29Z")
I had this in my Actions for a long time, but now it seems to have no effect on the TRACK field anymore. It should convert track "1" to track "01"... What is the right format string to use ? Thanks ! --- ## [More Placeholders for export configurations Key and BPM](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/more-placeholders-for-export-configurations-key-and-bpm/57084)
**Author:** [@rlangbell](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/rlangbell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2022, 6:30am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/more-placeholders-for-export-configurations-key-and-bpm/57084 "2022-04-20T06:30:28Z")
I have "Key" and "BPM" as columns on my screen, but I can't find it in the export list for metadata. I could really use Key and BPM for Export Reports. Thanks. --- ## [Distribute contents from one tag field to several others](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/distribute-contents-from-one-tag-field-to-several-others/57070)
**Author:** [@DerekFerric](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/DerekFerric)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2022, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/distribute-contents-from-one-tag-field-to-several-others/57070 "2022-04-18T19:03:31Z")
We're building a database of audio shows and all the metadata about the events where they were recorded is in the %album% field currently. So the albums display in media players like: %date%: %promoter%, "%event%: %aren… --- ## [Remove Part Of Album Title](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/remove-part-of-album-title/57075)
**Author:** [@rafc1968](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/rafc1968)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2022, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/remove-part-of-album-title/57075 "2022-04-18T18:47:41Z")
I have been using MP3Tag for a few weeks and have picked up a lot..However I was wondering is it possible to remove part of an album name in one go. For Example Now That's What I Call Music 14 - CD 1 Remove the - CD 1 … --- ## [Action to Clear Directory](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/action-to-clear-directory/57063)
**Author:** [@JohnE\_EC](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/JohnE_EC)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2022, 3:06am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/action-to-clear-directory/57063 "2022-04-18T03:06:27Z")
Sorry to be such a nuisance, but I have read about how to do this, but nothing I could find actually told me exactly how to do this. I want to clear the Directory field using an Action. Here is what I have done: Actio… --- ## [Add Artist initials to Filename](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/add-artist-initials-to-filename/57060)
**Author:** [@JohnE\_EC](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/JohnE_EC)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2022, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/add-artist-initials-to-filename/57060 "2022-04-17T20:36:55Z")
Hi, I'm new here and hope that someone can help me with me question. I am wanting to change the Filename for live concert recordings in FLAC to the standard way these are presented, which is: JAMC 20220417 01. Song Na… --- ## [Albums not working right](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/albums-not-working-right/57056)
**Author:** [@Spencer](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Spencer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2022, 6:41am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/albums-not-working-right/57056 "2022-04-17T06:41:56Z")
I'm trying to drag and drop MP3 files into iTunes connected to my phone, and I'm trying to make the songs into Albums, but they keep just showing as individual songs (a bunch of albums that are the name of the song with … --- ## [Right-Click Context Menu in Win 11](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/right-click-context-menu-in-win-11/57051)
**Author:** [@KidMoreni](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/KidMoreni)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2022, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/right-click-context-menu-in-win-11/57051 "2022-04-16T17:42:51Z")
Recently upgraded to Win 11 and installed v 3.14. The behavior of mp3tag is different than what I experienced using it under Win 10. Is this by design? The mp3tag right-click icon only appears on the left side of the Ex… --- ## [Tag from an external file](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tag-from-an-external-file/52081)
**Author:** [@fpefpe](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/fpefpe)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2022, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tag-from-an-external-file/52081 "2022-04-16T13:52:27Z")
Hello --- I been ripping some older cd and the onlne db have the titles wrong don't have the cd listed at all ---- is there a way to use an external file to get the info into mp3tag? Thanks --- ## [traktor pro 3 tags](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/traktor-pro-3-tags/55125)
**Author:** [@samychaine](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/samychaine)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2022, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/traktor-pro-3-tags/55125 "2022-04-14T14:11:06Z")
Hello, I am using Traktor pro 3. In the browser there is a line called Labels. I want to modify some values, but I cannot find this value in mp3tag. Can you help me ? thank you. --- ## [Installing 3.14 triggers Windows Store, which then hangs](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/installing-3-14-triggers-windows-store-which-then-hangs/57012)
**Author:** [@similia40](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/similia40)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 1:57am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/installing-3-14-triggers-windows-store-which-then-hangs/57012 "2022-04-13T01:57:56Z")
Tried to upgrade from 3.11 to 3.14 on Windows 10 Professional. Normally User Account Control would ask "are you sure?" but this time Windows Store started, but in an interminable loop. Maybe if I find 3.12 or 3.13, the… --- ## [Adjust tag information panel - Artwork checkbox?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/adjust-tag-information-panel-artwork-checkbox/56951)
**Author:** [@stevehero](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/stevehero)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2022, 9:29am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/adjust-tag-information-panel-artwork-checkbox/56951 "2022-04-12T09:29:44Z")
This checkbox doesn't seem to do anything. Is it for saving to file? I unchecked it and it still asks me to overwrite the existing coverart. --- ## [Discogs Artist + Title (Quick) Ignores (Bside) Tracks (Sometimes)](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/discogs-artist-title-quick-ignores-bside-tracks-sometimes/57019)
**Author:** [@kinglifer](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/kinglifer)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2022, 6:23am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/discogs-artist-title-quick-ignores-bside-tracks-sometimes/57019 "2022-04-12T06:23:06Z")
Lets try to recreate it shall we? Grab a file and call it Arnold Jarvis - Take Some Time Out.flac (Just to replicate this bug) Now once in your library hit Discogs Artist + Title (Quick) in the top menu near the wrench … --- ## [Matrix Number Tag](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/matrix-number-tag/44700)
**Author:** [@johnmillsjr](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/johnmillsjr)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2022, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/matrix-number-tag/44700 "2022-04-09T18:24:00Z")
Hello Folks, I am beginning to sort my music by recording session. I want to tag my songs with their matrix numbers. What would be the best id3 tag for doing so? --- ## [Cannot place \_FOLDERPATH in the panel](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cannot-place-folderpath-in-the-panel/57008)
**Author:** [@esumsea](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/esumsea)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2022, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cannot-place-folderpath-in-the-panel/57008 "2022-04-09T17:46:07Z")
In Inserting Track Length on the Tag Panel Ohrenkino stated that the folder path was the only tag preceded with a "\_" that could be displayed in the tag panel. I experimented with this and had no problem adding "\_Directo… --- ## [After tagging, the audio won't play](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/after-tagging-the-audio-wont-play/57002)
**Author:** [@Chay1978](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Chay1978)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/after-tagging-the-audio-wont-play/57002 "2022-04-08T14:28:35Z")
Hello! I'm not sure if this topic already exists but can someone please help me. After tagging an audio file, the audio won't play. Groove music says can't play but if I remove the tagging, groove music can recognize it.… --- ## [MP3 Files that are not recognized by MP3 tag](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3-files-that-are-not-recognized-by-mp3-tag/56978)
**Author:** [@mhutchings](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/mhutchings)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 12:06am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3-files-that-are-not-recognized-by-mp3-tag/56978 "2022-04-08T00:06:12Z")
I have noticed that some of my mp3 files are not being brought into the program when I bring in a folder of mp3 tracks to add tags. Are there certain mp3 files that Mp3 tag does not recognize? --- ## [MP3 Tag Not Visible in File Explorer in Windows 10](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3-tag-not-visible-in-file-explorer-in-windows-10/56981)
**Author:** [@Jadyn](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Jadyn)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2022, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3-tag-not-visible-in-file-explorer-in-windows-10/56981 "2022-04-07T14:49:22Z")
I have edited several MP3 files using MP3TAG, however none of the edits I made are showing up in the File Explorer for Windows 10. [Previous page](https://community.mp3tag.de/c/support/19.md?page=104) [Next page](https://community.mp3tag.de/c/support/19.md?page=106)