# Support **URL:** https://community.mp3tag.de/c/support/19.md?page=90 [Latest](https://community.mp3tag.de/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.mp3tag.de/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.mp3tag.de/tags.md) **Page:** 91 --- ## [How could I remove a part of file names en masse?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-could-i-remove-a-part-of-file-names-en-masse/59448)
**Author:** [@Unsigned7104](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Unsigned7104)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2022, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-could-i-remove-a-part-of-file-names-en-masse/59448 "2022-12-19T17:50:25Z")
Sorry if this has been asked before, I tried reading older forum posts but I've never used this program before so I'm completely lost. At the moment I have albums which are named like this: 01 - Album Name - Song1.ogg … --- ## [What is the correct tag for Label?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/what-is-the-correct-tag-for-label/59445)
**Author:** [@prodjtheo](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/prodjtheo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2022, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/what-is-the-correct-tag-for-label/59445 "2022-12-19T16:28:47Z")
Hi there, i would like to add the "Label" tag to my panel list but cant find a corresponding tag for this in the drop down? --- ## [Please help with a regex filter](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/please-help-with-a-regex-filter/59439)
**Author:** [@Fratter](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Fratter)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2022, 5:13am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/please-help-with-a-regex-filter/59439 "2022-12-19T05:13:11Z")
I've got some lyrics files formatted like this. \[00:12.161\]Hey, that shark has pretty teeth, dear \[00:18.822\]And he shows 'em, pearly white \[00:24.680\]Just a jack knife has MacHeath, dear \[00:31.349\]And he keeps it way … --- ## [After shift select multiple files the focus moves to the left side](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/after-shift-select-multiple-files-the-focus-moves-to-the-left-side/43732)
**Author:** [@Stem75](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Stem75)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2022, 8:51am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/after-shift-select-multiple-files-the-focus-moves-to-the-left-side/43732 "2022-12-18T08:51:50Z")
Well as the title says when i select multiple files in Mp3Tag list ( checking one raw and then holding shift button down to select the second one ) and my view of the list is somewhere on the right end of the columns… --- ## [Trouble with cover art in VLC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/trouble-with-cover-art-in-vlc/59227)
**Author:** [@archibald](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/archibald)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2022, 5:08am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/trouble-with-cover-art-in-vlc/59227 "2022-12-17T05:08:12Z")
Before I use Win7, VLC and Mp3Tag without any trouble. But since I've changed to Win 10, if I insert a cover art in tag VLC doesn't show it. I've trierd ti change to older version of VLC, quite the same also I've changed… --- ## [Adding Length (time) to CSV](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/adding-length-time-to-csv/55643)
**Author:** [@xpac5896a](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/xpac5896a)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2022, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/adding-length-time-to-csv/55643 "2022-12-16T23:06:51Z")
I'm wanting to add the length (time) of a track for export using csv. Length is nothing more than the time it would take a track to play. I'm not a programmer but I do know it can be done but I have no idea how to do it.… --- ## [How to specify description for WWW (id3: WXXX) tag](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-specify-description-for-www-id3-wxxx-tag/59404)
**Author:** [@maf](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/maf)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2022, 9:16am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-specify-description-for-www-id3-wxxx-tag/59404 "2022-12-16T09:16:10Z")
The way I understand the ID3 specs, WXXX tags are different from the other URL link frames in that they can or should have a description in addition to their value. How can I enter that description with Mp3tag? The reas… --- ## [Streamlining Workflow (advice needed)](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/streamlining-workflow-advice-needed/59409)
**Author:** [@Nolaine](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Nolaine)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2022, 7:41am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/streamlining-workflow-advice-needed/59409 "2022-12-16T07:41:44Z")
I've got about 2000+ audiobooks I'm trying to tag, so streamlining my workflow is pretty important. I can't really do much in bulk because what I'm doing just won't work that way. I'm trying to use keyboard shortcuts whe… --- ## [Remove leading zeros from track field](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/remove-leading-zeros-from-track-field/59416)
**Author:** [@peter762033](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/peter762033)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2022, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/remove-leading-zeros-from-track-field/59416 "2022-12-15T17:43:20Z")
Hi, I'm splitting a lot of FLAC files from a single file and .cue and I'm having a slight issue with the track field. Some albums have track numbers as 1,2,3 etc but others have 01,02,03 etc. Is there a way to change a… --- ## [Usage mp3tag with itunes - Windows10 issue](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/usage-mp3tag-with-itunes-windows10-issue/59395)
**Author:** [@schorp](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/schorp)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2022, 12:51am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/usage-mp3tag-with-itunes-windows10-issue/59395 "2022-12-15T00:51:46Z")
usage mp3tag with itunes - Windows10 issue Hi there, I currently have my large, complete physical music collection imported in iTunes in wave format. Within iTunes, on album level (showing albums), all cds are presente… --- ## [I can remove Parenthesis but can't remove Brackets](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/i-can-remove-parenthesis-but-cant-remove-brackets/59406)
**Author:** [@bravoland](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/bravoland)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2022, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/i-can-remove-parenthesis-but-cant-remove-brackets/59406 "2022-12-14T19:56:51Z")
First of all, i apologize, as i know similar topics have been posted countless times, but I haven't been able to get it working based on trying what I see in other posts. I have Title Metadata for some songs like Happy… --- ## [Action to replace characters in field](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/action-to-replace-characters-in-field/59394)
**Author:** [@bthoem](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/bthoem)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2022, 6:10pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/action-to-replace-characters-in-field/59394 "2022-12-14T18:10:08Z")
Seems like I have used an application that has been rewriting some of my metadata, changing the delimiter from ";" to "\\\\". I use the semicolon a lot to separate keywords in genre and artist. "Jazz;Piano" has been modi… --- ## [Staging sparse package failed : Win11 no context menu](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/staging-sparse-package-failed-win11-no-context-menu/59121)
**Author:** [@Patslayer](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Patslayer)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2022, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/staging-sparse-package-failed-win11-no-context-menu/59121 "2022-12-14T15:47:46Z")
Hello, I've made a fresh install of Win11 22H2 and when I try to install mp3tag v318b 64bits I have the same error message than here : I've downloaded the latest night build, but no luck. I tried to to install the 3.… --- ## [Can't open erroneous M4A file for writing](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cant-open-erroneous-m4a-file-for-writing/59349)
**Author:** [@fpefpe](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/fpefpe)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2022, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cant-open-erroneous-m4a-file-for-writing/59349 "2022-12-13T17:08:06Z")
Hello --- I just was updating the comment tag in directory of files --- 38 in total files -- the files are apple format -- \*.m4a --- all the comment tag was updated on all the files except for one file. I check t… --- ## [Restore previous style Tag panel](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/restore-previous-style-tag-panel/59347)
**Author:** [@reddwarf4ever](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/reddwarf4ever)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2022, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/restore-previous-style-tag-panel/59347 "2022-12-13T14:28:37Z")
I find the latest release a little confusing, I liked the previous style tag panel, it’s functional and looks good. When I installed the new version I lost my action menu, luckily I found an old back up, should it have … --- ## [Is it possible to rename/move \_PARENT\_DIRECTORY yet?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-it-possible-to-rename-move-parent-directory-yet/59359)
**Author:** [@Casual\_Tea](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Casual_Tea)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2022, 11:45am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-it-possible-to-rename-move-parent-directory-yet/59359 "2022-12-13T11:45:47Z")
I've found 2 oldish posts discussing this topic. https://community.mp3tag.de/t/parent-directory-in-grossbuchstaben-wandeln/14270 https://community.mp3tag.de/t/rename-a-parent-directory-for-multi-disc-albums/17514 Whic… --- ## [Tags Showing Up as Bad](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tags-showing-up-as-bad/59378)
**Author:** [@DMayock](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/DMayock)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2022, 6:37am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tags-showing-up-as-bad/59378 "2022-12-13T06:37:30Z")
Been using the same workflow for years. Download DJ music from a company called Promo Only. Edit tags in Mp3tag. Save tags and add to library. Last week, the files started showing up as bad tags. I have reached out to… --- ## [Explorer doesn't show FLAC artist names, albums and numbering in music folder](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/explorer-doesnt-show-flac-artist-names-albums-and-numbering-in-music-folder/59372)
**Author:** [@Bastian](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Bastian)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2022, 12:26am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/explorer-doesnt-show-flac-artist-names-albums-and-numbering-in-music-folder/59372 "2022-12-13T00:26:56Z")
Lately I have been customizing my songs with this program, but there is something that happens, and that is that when I make a change, the names of the artists, albums and numbering are no longer visible, and I really do… --- ## [Any way to directly edit a FILENAME?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/any-way-to-directly-edit-a-filename/59366)
**Author:** [@phossler](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/phossler)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2022, 9:12am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/any-way-to-directly-edit-a-filename/59366 "2022-12-12T09:12:14Z")
MP3Tag allows me to directly type changes (corrections) to Album, Artist, Title and some other fields by clicking the entry and editing the data. Very handy I have a simple Action that creates the Title based on all the… --- ## [MP3Tag Grouping tags not showing in other programs](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-grouping-tags-not-showing-in-other-programs/59356)
**Author:** [@dadarkman808](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/dadarkman808)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2022, 2:24am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-grouping-tags-not-showing-in-other-programs/59356 "2022-12-12T02:24:54Z")
Hi all, So, a few days ago, I decided to start using the Grouping tag to add subgenres to my files, that way I could keep the Genre field with one main tag. By doing so, (I believe that) I discovered a situation between… --- ## [Exporting subdirectories and paths in any format!](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/exporting-subdirectories-and-paths-in-any-format/59360)
**Author:** [@zach](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/zach)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 1:43pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/exporting-subdirectories-and-paths-in-any-format/59360 "2022-12-11T13:43:42Z")
Hello The only i wish to know in on how can i export sorted : Filename -Path- Title - Artist -Album name it does not matter if the path is in the 2nd column or 4th ut is imporatnt to be inlcuded in the resulted table … --- ## [Rename folder with \[](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/rename-folder-with/59241)
**Author:** [@viviancels](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/viviancels)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 8:26am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/rename-folder-with/59241 "2022-12-11T08:26:21Z")
Hello. I try to write command to rename parrent folder. Field: \_DIRECTORY Format string: \[%comment%\] %artist% - %album% (%year%) Folder must look: \[comment\] artist - album (year). Result whithout \[\]: comment artist -… --- ## [Move from Genre to Grouping](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/move-from-genre-to-grouping/59350)
**Author:** [@dadarkman808](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/dadarkman808)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 2:27am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/move-from-genre-to-grouping/59350 "2022-12-11T02:27:18Z")
I know, I know... there are many other posts giving solutions on how to move content from one tag to another. However, in my case, using the closest Action I found in the forum, I'm not being successful after a few modif… --- ## [CSV file not opening correctly](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/csv-file-not-opening-correctly/59354)
**Author:** [@xpac5896a](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/xpac5896a)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2022, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/csv-file-not-opening-correctly/59354 "2022-12-10T21:48:51Z")
Normally when you open a CSV file for Excel, a box will open and you can format the file the way you want for the Excel columns. At the present time that doesn't happen, if you click on the file it just opens in an unusa… --- ## [Music files corrupt or unsupported format](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/music-files-corrupt-or-unsupported-format/59346)
**Author:** [@koala007](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/koala007)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2022, 5:13pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/music-files-corrupt-or-unsupported-format/59346 "2022-12-09T17:13:13Z")
I do have a big music collection stored on SSD and HDD mostly in flac format but also in mp3. The other day I did find out that in some albums 1, 2 or 3 songs are not playable because of unsupported format or corrupt f… --- ## [Autopopulate discnumber field with first character of track](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/autopopulate-discnumber-field-with-first-character-of-track/59336)
**Author:** [@spinner410](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/spinner410)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2022, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/autopopulate-discnumber-field-with-first-character-of-track/59336 "2022-12-08T18:51:35Z")
Hi there - so, I'd like to take the first character of the track field (when applicable to my usage) and have that character populate the correlating discnumber field. For example, if the track field contains a value tha… --- ## [Classic context menu with Total Commander in Windows 11](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/classic-context-menu-with-total-commander-in-windows-11/59332)
**Author:** [@BroBryce64](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/BroBryce64)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2022, 8:42am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/classic-context-menu-with-total-commander-in-windows-11/59332 "2022-12-08T08:42:23Z")
I want to thank you, first and foremost, for your amazing utility that has allowed me to uniformly organize my entire music and audiobook collection. I'm happy to have supported you through my donation when I first star… --- ## [I'm trying to eliminate unnecessary or incompatible characters and replace spaces with underscores etc. in a huge folder of files once and for all](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/im-trying-to-eliminate-unnecessary-or-incompatible-characters-and-replace-spaces-with-underscores-etc-in-a-huge-folder-of-files-once-and-for-all/59325)
**Author:** [@DerekFerric](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/DerekFerric)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2022, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/im-trying-to-eliminate-unnecessary-or-incompatible-characters-and-replace-spaces-with-underscores-etc-in-a-huge-folder-of-files-once-and-for-all/59325 "2022-12-07T16:16:41Z")
Greetings folks, I apologise for starting a fresh thread on this subject as it's seems to be covered in the FAQ at Scripting Functions – Mp3tag Documentation but the only problem with this great information is that I'm … --- ## [Tag replication](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tag-replication/59323)
**Author:** [@mariof](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/mariof)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2022, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tag-replication/59323 "2022-12-06T20:43:06Z")
I’m tagging my CD collection of Bach Cantatas and for most of them I’ve at least 6 different versions, all already uploaded it all onto a JS Bach folder. Problem is that each record uses a different tagging system, far … --- ## [Replace stopped working](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/replace-stopped-working/59232)
**Author:** [@rochmaster](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/rochmaster)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2022, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/replace-stopped-working/59232 "2022-12-06T15:13:16Z")
I have used the program for a very long time. All of a sudden Replace stopped working.For example, I want to replace version , in the title field, to ver. I have done this before, but now it does nothing. Whole words and… [Previous page](https://community.mp3tag.de/c/support/19.md?page=89) [Next page](https://community.mp3tag.de/c/support/19.md?page=91)