# Support **URL:** https://community.mp3tag.de/c/support/19.md?page=213 [Latest](https://community.mp3tag.de/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.mp3tag.de/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.mp3tag.de/tags.md) **Page:** 214 --- ## [Validate function ignores backslash](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/validate-function-ignores-backslash/18687)
**Author:** [@culinko](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/culinko)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2017, 12:10pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/validate-function-ignores-backslash/18687 "2017-02-11T12:10:08Z")
Greetings! I’d like to ask, is it intended that the $validate function ignores the backslash symbol? All other illegal characters are properly replaced. I ran into this problem recently by trying to convert the tag of t… --- ## [if exist string on other string then do...](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/if-exist-string-on-other-string-then-do/18694)
**Author:** [@peymanch](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/peymanch)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2017, 6:38am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/if-exist-string-on-other-string-then-do/18694 "2017-02-11T06:38:21Z")
hi i want find string on other big string on the if function please help me what should i do? for example: big string: %album% = asdfghqwertvbn-asdflg string: "qwert" i can’t use $strstr because this find only firs… --- ## [copy one file to two folders](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/copy-one-file-to-two-folders/18692)
**Author:** [@peymanch](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/peymanch)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2017, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/copy-one-file-to-two-folders/18692 "2017-02-10T17:09:30Z")
hi i know how to move one file to one folders but i don’t know how to copy one file to two folders Simultaneous my file have two artist and i want copy file to two folders with artists names for example my song title… --- ## [Help adding multiple comments to MP3](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/help-adding-multiple-comments-to-mp3/18683)
**Author:** [@Nickno](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Nickno)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2017, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/help-adding-multiple-comments-to-mp3/18683 "2017-02-09T20:25:20Z")
I need help adding more than 1 comment to a MP3 file. I understand an MP3 can have multiple comments, but I don’t know how to add extra ones and have them actually be “comments.” The reason I need this is I want to be a… --- ## [String modification tutorial/examples](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/string-modification-tutorial-examples/18664)
**Author:** [@flotul](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/flotul)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2017, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/string-modification-tutorial-examples/18664 "2017-02-09T15:08:06Z")
Hi there, I'm using MP3TAG for a while now but still I get stuck when it comes to modify strings in fileds like TITLE, ARTIST and FILENAME in an automated (batch) way. I've been googeling around for hours and searching… --- ## [Reordering cover art position?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/reordering-cover-art-position/18682)
**Author:** [@kittmaster](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/kittmaster)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2017, 5:22am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/reordering-cover-art-position/18682 "2017-02-09T05:22:29Z")
I have files with the outdated front covers, and multiple other embedded images. So my sequence is usually front cover, back cover, media, leaflet (for stuff I do have). So an example is I have a file, front cover, medi… --- ## [Is it possible to remove the Directory history](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-it-possible-to-remove-the-directory-history/10555)
**Author:** [@jiu2k](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/jiu2k)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2017, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-it-possible-to-remove-the-directory-history/10555 "2017-02-08T20:40:08Z")
As when I point to the Directory box in the tag panel, it will slide down and shows all previous visited location, I want to remove some of them. Is it possible to do so? --- ## [Show really all mp3 tags & "hidden" genres](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/show-really-all-mp3-tags-hidden-genres/18681)
**Author:** [@deztiny](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/deztiny)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2017, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/show-really-all-mp3-tags-hidden-genres/18681 "2017-02-08T15:10:51Z")
Hello all, my mp3tag has always been set to ID3v2.3 ISO for mp3 files. And up to a a few days (I am using mp3tag for about 15 years now) I thought that ALT+T is showing me really ALL tags which are written to mp3 files… --- ## [Work/Grouping fields (iTunes 12.5)](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/work-grouping-fields-itunes-12-5/18659)
**Author:** [@acidbearboy](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/acidbearboy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2017, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/work-grouping-fields-itunes-12-5/18659 "2017-02-08T15:03:14Z")
I had been using the GROUPING field in iTunes for format, source, year, country, genre and mood labels - with many smart playlists generated using this information. I use mp3tag to process mp3 files prior to importing th… --- ## [can't install new update](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cant-install-new-update/18584)
**Author:** [@marp68](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/marp68)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2017, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cant-install-new-update/18584 "2017-02-08T14:48:23Z")
Hi Thanks for a great program I don’t know if this is a mp3tag issue. I was going to update the program, but it said that I hadn’t closed the program. But I had, no activitity in the task manager. So I tried uninstalli… --- ## [work name, name and movement](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/work-name-name-and-movement/18175)
**Author:** [@rajanna](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/rajanna)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2017, 9:48am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/work-name-name-and-movement/18175 "2017-02-08T09:48:36Z")
iTunes 12.5 in mac OS sierra beta has introduced new fields “work name, name and movement”. I want to know what is the corresponding id3tag or is it stored in xml. I know it is not a mp3tag question. I just want to pic… --- ## [Removing some of blank spaces after brackets](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/removing-some-of-blank-spaces-after-brackets/18673)
**Author:** [@Zerow](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Zerow)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2017, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/removing-some-of-blank-spaces-after-brackets/18673 "2017-02-07T20:44:32Z")
I have this problem with brackets Some time ago I expanded my actions used for automatic cleaning of errors in tags. Unfortunately, it seems that by taking care of some of my common mistakes are created a problem, disco… --- ## [File 'cannot be opened for writing'](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/file-cannot-be-opened-for-writing/18678)
**Author:** [@banchang](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/banchang)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2017, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/file-cannot-be-opened-for-writing/18678 "2017-02-07T13:38:34Z")
When I try to change the tag on a file, I get error message that the file ‘cannot be opened for writing’ Help please ! --- ## [iTunes Kind tag: Protected, Purchased, Matched](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/itunes-kind-tag-protected-purchased-matched/18677)
**Author:** [@Doom142](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Doom142)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2017, 8:28am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/itunes-kind-tag-protected-purchased-matched/18677 "2017-02-07T08:28:07Z")
Hello, I’m trying to find a way to modify the Kind tag on iTunes files (eg: Purchased, Matched, Protected…). It seems this is the only thing that I can’t edit with mp3tag. So my question is: Is it possible to edit this … --- ## [Title to Exactly Match Filename](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/title-to-exactly-match-filename/18649)
**Author:** [@Sleeslag](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Sleeslag)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2017, 11:28am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/title-to-exactly-match-filename/18649 "2017-02-06T11:28:35Z")
Sorry, I do not know anything about scripting but I am seeking some help. I have been using MP3Tag for years but in its basic content. I wish I knew about some of these capabilities sooner. Anyway I would like to know… --- ## [How to import file, path names, tags](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-import-file-path-names-tags/18663)
**Author:** [@EvJon](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/EvJon)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2017, 3:27am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-import-file-path-names-tags/18663 "2017-02-06T03:27:22Z")
I am new to Mp3tag and really like what I have seen so far. I have about 4000 .MP3s and somehow the tags have been messed up (not by Mp3tag). I can export the current mess to a .csv file and write an Excel macro to rec… --- ## [Ipod Rating](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ipod-rating/18669)
**Author:** [@lavjr](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/lavjr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2017, 6:49am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ipod-rating/18669 "2017-02-04T06:49:46Z")
Hi Everybody, I’m new to mp3tag. If I gave 5 stars on my ipod for a song, please which field on mp3tag I will be able to find this value? Thanks lavjr --- ## [Removed the left tag column. How to get it back?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/removed-the-left-tag-column-how-to-get-it-back/18668)
**Author:** [@4rider](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/4rider)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2017, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/removed-the-left-tag-column-how-to-get-it-back/18668 "2017-02-03T18:19:55Z")
Hi, I stupidly removed the standard left tag column by clicking “x” (like closing a window) at the top of the column. CAN’T GET IT BACK!!! How to we make reappear the most important column please! Help! --- ## [How to remove .mp3 extension from Song Title?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-remove-mp3-extension-from-song-title/18662)
**Author:** [@pfgray2008](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/pfgray2008)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2017, 5:11am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-remove-mp3-extension-from-song-title/18662 "2017-02-03T05:11:43Z")
Simple question how do I remove file extension .MP3 from showing in the songs title? For some reason every song I’ve played in new my vehicle shows the file extension in the title song field. How do I edit the ID3 tag so… --- ## [Inport settings](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/inport-settings/18660)
**Author:** [@peterdewith](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/peterdewith)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2017, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/inport-settings/18660 "2017-02-02T14:30:59Z")
How can i import the settings i have save? --- ## [Replace Action seems to crash on large collection](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/replace-action-seems-to-crash-on-large-collection/18138)
**Author:** [@streetsamurai](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/streetsamurai)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2017, 5:08am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/replace-action-seems-to-crash-on-large-collection/18138 "2017-02-02T05:08:29Z")
Hi, Huge fan of MP3Tag. I’ve used it for years to organize my music collection. Thank you so much for all your work on this amazing tool. Recently I’ve run into the first thing that I couldn’t really accomplish in MP3T… --- ## [Tagging multiple folders](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tagging-multiple-folders/18657)
**Author:** [@Ian2McP](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Ian2McP)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2017, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tagging-multiple-folders/18657 "2017-02-01T18:48:22Z")
Hello All - I’m new to Mp3Tag and the group and think that I have found my way around the basics but have quite a specific need. I have nearly 4,000 folders on my hard drive, each of which is an album. They are arrang… --- ## [CD Label Recommndation](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cd-label-recommndation/18656)
**Author:** [@Beluna](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Beluna)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2017, 11:53am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cd-label-recommndation/18656 "2017-02-01T11:53:17Z")
Anyone know of a good cd label maker (Jewel Case Label Maker). Does MP3Tag have a script for that, just asking. Want to create back covers where i can’t find the original art work. Need software where it imports the t… --- ## [Removing part from filename](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/removing-part-from-filename/18653)
**Author:** [@Hladni](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Hladni)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2017, 11:04am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/removing-part-from-filename/18653 "2017-01-30T11:04:42Z")
Hello! I have alot of songs which have a format like this: XXX XXX - YYY (Official Video) 4K.mp3 or XXX - YYY (Official Video) 4K.mp3 How do I remove “(Official Video) 4K” from multiple files? --- ## [V2.54 How to filter on non-standard field?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/v2-54-how-to-filter-on-non-standard-field/18650)
**Author:** [@chrisjj](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/chrisjj)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2017, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/v2-54-how-to-filter-on-non-standard-field/18650 "2017-01-29T17:36:59Z")
How can I filter-in all tracks having FIDELITY not equal to "CDA"? This fails: EDIT: Though F1 Help file:///S:/Tools/Mp3tag/help/main\_filter.html says this should work, I now wonder if that's the wrong help for thi… --- ## [Show if external cover file is present](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/show-if-external-cover-file-is-present/18648)
**Author:** [@Hybrixe](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Hybrixe)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2017, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/show-if-external-cover-file-is-present/18648 "2017-01-29T15:47:14Z")
Hey guys and gals, I searched all over the place but I couldn’t find an answer. I have all my covers as seperate files and I can’t get MP3Tag to show if they exist or not. I tried to make a column that shows it but I di… --- ## [IF EXIST SPECHIAL CHARACTER DO...](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/if-exist-spechial-character-do/18646)
**Author:** [@peymanch](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/peymanch)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2017, 8:04am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/if-exist-spechial-character-do/18646 "2017-01-28T08:04:51Z")
hi my 3 files is: title---------------------------------------artist song1 (live)----------------------artist1 song2-----------------------------artist2 song3 (ft abc)----------artist3 i want add “abc” to artist 3 … --- ## [Turning off Audio Notification / Confirmation?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/turning-off-audio-notification-confirmation/11936)
**Author:** [@DallasDave](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/DallasDave)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2017, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/turning-off-audio-notification-confirmation/11936 "2017-01-27T21:03:07Z")
I’m sure there’s a way to turn off or change the audio tones that play during the confirmation of action, but I can’t find it. Anyone know if / how this is possible? Thanks! --- ## [Auto sort to # directory!](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/auto-sort-to-directory/18635)
**Author:** [@krissasaur](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/krissasaur)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2017, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/auto-sort-to-directory/18635 "2017-01-27T15:47:04Z")
Hello! I organize my music by letter with this string: Format Value: \_DIRECTORY Z:\\My Music\\!Korean\\$left(%artist%,1)\\%artist%\\%artist% - %year% - %comment% - %album%\[ - %discnumber%\] I was wondering how I could make … --- ## [Two problems: Can't change column widths, can't move actions to other computer.](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/two-problems-cant-change-column-widths-cant-move-actions-to-other-computer/18644)
**Author:** [@jstraw](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/jstraw)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2017, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/two-problems-cant-change-column-widths-cant-move-actions-to-other-computer/18644 "2017-01-27T13:56:15Z")
On one machine, I can’t change the widths of columns at all. Has anyone seen this before. Actions I’ve made on that machine do not work when I copy the AppData “actions” folder to the proper place on the other machine. … [Previous page](https://community.mp3tag.de/c/support/19.md?page=212) [Next page](https://community.mp3tag.de/c/support/19.md?page=214)