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## [Klick auf roten Punkt beendet mp3tag - Warum?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/klick-auf-roten-punkt-beendet-mp3tag-warum/60496)

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**Author:** [@palmino](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/palmino)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2023, 8:39am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/klick-auf-roten-punkt-beendet-mp3tag-warum/60496 "2023-03-27T08:39:33Z")

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Hallo zusammen, im Gegensatz zu (fast) allen anderen Mac-Apps beendet ein Klick auf den roten Punkt mp3tag, was mich immer wieder stört, da ich es oft weiter benutzen möchte. Lässt sich dieses Verhalten ändern und warum…

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## [Renaming files with track and disk info](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/renaming-files-with-track-and-disk-info/60457)

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**Author:** [@West55](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/West55)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2023, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/renaming-files-with-track-and-disk-info/60457 "2023-03-23T13:48:37Z")

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Hello, I'm renaming files using track and disc information, but the app insists on including the total disc number and total track number in the file name. A string of track number + track title ought to render as: 1 …

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## [Action: remove fields then, replace fild with custom string](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/action-remove-fields-then-replace-fild-with-custom-string/60502)

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**Author:** [@Flemming](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Flemming)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2023, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/action-remove-fields-then-replace-fild-with-custom-string/60502 "2023-03-26T19:20:20Z")

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Hi. I am able to remove all tags except they I want using the quick action "remove fields except" with ALBUM;ALBUMARTIST;ARTIST;YEAR. I try to also use the Action group to add fields ALBUM and ALBUMARTIST and assign t…

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## [Rearrange parts of a title tag](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/rearrange-parts-of-a-title-tag/60486)

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**Author:** [@KoubanOrion](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/KoubanOrion)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2023, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/rearrange-parts-of-a-title-tag/60486 "2023-03-25T16:03:05Z")

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Hello there, I've been using mp3tag for years and found it extremely useful for editing id3 tags to my liking and giving my filenames a uniform format, and here is a question I'm not sure has been asked before: I have …

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## [Import from text file](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/import-from-text-file/55186)

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**Author:** [@rajanna](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/rajanna)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2023, 11:43am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/import-from-text-file/55186 "2023-03-25T11:43:56Z")

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%\_path%=%TITLE%=%ARTIST%=%ALBUM%=%COMPOSER% I am importing tags from text file, I have text file formatted in above format. My text file has below format. mp3tag is failing to match the filename with path and apply th…

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## [Double-clicking in filename selects whole filename instead of word clicked](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/double-clicking-in-filename-selects-whole-filename-instead-of-word-clicked/59998)

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**Author:** [@ngervae](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ngervae)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2023, 11:16am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/double-clicking-in-filename-selects-whole-filename-instead-of-word-clicked/59998 "2023-03-25T11:16:18Z")

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I was editing a filename in the file list table, and double-clicked to select one word. Instead the whole filename (not including the extension) got selected. This is not standard macos behavior. Compare to editing a fil…

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## [Rename folder by using date](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/rename-folder-by-using-date/60483)

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**Author:** [@jerryfreak](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/jerryfreak)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2023, 9:34am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/rename-folder-by-using-date/60483 "2023-03-25T09:34:58Z")

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i tried this and it was semi-successful it did rename the subfolders, but the date format was not what i was looking for they ended up as Artist - Album (YYYY-MM-DD) where the MM-DD was 01-01 not Artist - Album (…

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## [Mp3tag uninstaller break my folder](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-uninstaller-break-my-folder/60478)

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**Author:** [@huoyan1231](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/huoyan1231)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2023, 6:00am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-uninstaller-break-my-folder/60478 "2023-03-25T06:00:14Z")

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When I installed MP3tag, I installed it to a folder containing other programs by mistake. After I uninstalled mp3tag from this folder, all my Electron-based programs could not be used.

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## [Selecting multiple files in windows explorer, the option to open in mp3tag is not there](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/selecting-multiple-files-in-windows-explorer-the-option-to-open-in-mp3tag-is-not-there/60474)

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**Author:** [@adam1](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/adam1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2023, 7:05pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/selecting-multiple-files-in-windows-explorer-the-option-to-open-in-mp3tag-is-not-there/60474 "2023-03-24T19:05:01Z")

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this is on windows 11. selecting one file and right clicking i able to open in mp3tag, multiple files there is no option.

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## [Tagging m4b files](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tagging-m4b-files/60469)

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**Author:** [@ceefax](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ceefax)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2023, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tagging-m4b-files/60469 "2023-03-24T16:49:58Z")

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Hi, new to mp3tag and feel I must be doing something wrong regarding tagging m4b files. It may be related to my playing software rather than mp3tag but I'm trying to narrow down the issue. Heres my problem. Hope you can…

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## [How to save all settings](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-save-all-settings/60470)

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**Author:** [@jacobacci](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/jacobacci)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2023, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-save-all-settings/60470 "2023-03-24T14:36:30Z")

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I usually recreate my settings by copying the content of Mp3tagSettings.zip to the correct directory. Up to now this has worked fine. However recently on a new install done this way I noticed that my columns had been re…

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## [Is there an easy way to remove apostrophes and grave accents from filenames](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-there-an-easy-way-to-remove-apostrophes-and-grave-accents-from-filenames/60468)

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**Author:** [@mmain](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/mmain)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2023, 11:07am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-there-an-easy-way-to-remove-apostrophes-and-grave-accents-from-filenames/60468 "2023-03-24T11:07:27Z")

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Is there an easy to convert saved filenames into only ascii characters, specifically without UTF-8 apostrophes and grave accents. Manually I can overtype an apostrophe and end up with the ascii variant, but this is cumb…

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## [Syntax for Total Time in Folder/Playlist](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/syntax-for-total-time-in-folder-playlist/60464)

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**Author:** [@Ron\_A](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Ron_A)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2023, 6:53am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/syntax-for-total-time-in-folder-playlist/60464 "2023-03-24T06:53:40Z")

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Can someone please tell me the correct syntax to use to incorporate the Total time of tracks in a folder? The default report actually shows this at the bottom right corner of the report but I cannot find a way to build …

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## [M4P files won't load on Mac](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/m4p-files-wont-load-on-mac/55364)

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**Author:** [@Ghost\_dog2](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Ghost_dog2)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2023, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/m4p-files-wont-load-on-mac/55364 "2023-03-23T18:57:04Z")

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I recently bought MP3TAG for mac and the issue I came across is I am not able to load any apple music into the tag editor to be edited. When I try to add music through the app it is grayed out and unable to import. I…

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## [Mp3tag Icon Appears When Right Click On Folder](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-icon-appears-when-right-click-on-folder/60455)

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**Author:** [@PinguJohn1](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/PinguJohn1)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2023, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-icon-appears-when-right-click-on-folder/60455 "2023-03-23T16:28:03Z")

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Why does an Mp3tag icon appear on the list when I right click on a folder in Windows 11? What is the purpose of this, and can it be removed.

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## [How do I run a script](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-do-i-run-a-script/60453)

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**Author:** [@ceefax](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ceefax)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2023, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-do-i-run-a-script/60453 "2023-03-23T14:28:09Z")

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I havent the foggiest idea of how to run a script. I found the following to create .cue files but dont know where to start to run it. I also need to run it on on m4b files so i guess I have to change a few things. Just …

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## [How to find cause of !Bad Id3v2 errors](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-find-cause-of-bad-id3v2-errors/60437)

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**Author:** [@SouthmeadExile](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/SouthmeadExile)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2023, 12:05pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-find-cause-of-bad-id3v2-errors/60437 "2023-03-23T12:05:31Z")

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I'm creating Mp3 files.When I load them into Mp3Tag some of them get !BadId3v2V3 errors. Is there any way to see what is the cause of badness? Search revealed several mentions of an error log but I can't find any way to …

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## [Replace the string \\\\ backslashes](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/replace-the-string-backslashes/60449)

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**Author:** [@hobba](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/hobba)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2023, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/replace-the-string-backslashes/60449 "2023-03-22T15:34:23Z")

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Hi, my artistname is for example: Majan\\ \\Ella\\ \\Mika or Hugel\\\\Mister without spaces between the two \\ \\ ! (\>\> its also not possible to write here two backslahes together!!??) i want it to change …

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## [Cover Art on iCloud Missing in Finder](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cover-art-on-icloud-missing-in-finder/60429)

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**Author:** [@Craig](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Craig)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2023, 12:34pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cover-art-on-icloud-missing-in-finder/60429 "2023-03-22T12:34:35Z")

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Hi, I have always used MP3TAG as the sole app for maintaining mp3 tags and never used iTunes/Music app. I store all my files in iCloud and I could always see the cover art images as the file icon in Finder (and Files app…

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## [Ability to add to tag panel on the fly](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ability-to-add-to-tag-panel-on-the-fly/60411)

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**Author:** [@steveoat87](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/steveoat87)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2023, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ability-to-add-to-tag-panel-on-the-fly/60411 "2023-03-21T20:32:48Z")

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I am happy that you now include the ability to add pick lists for items like conductor, artist, etc. would it be possible to add the feature of adding to a pick list within the tag panel. For example, if I want to add …

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## [No .csv after exporting as a csv file](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/no-csv-after-exporting-as-a-csv-file/60444)

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**Author:** [@xpac5896a](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/xpac5896a)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2023, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/no-csv-after-exporting-as-a-csv-file/60444 "2023-03-21T13:10:15Z")

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I exported some files in csv format and noticed that there is no extension .csv after the file name MP3TAG. The correct file name should be MP3TAG.CSV, consequently it cannot be opened in the correct way to import the da…

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## [BPM Tag nicht lesbar (Mixmeister) Ansi/Unicode oder ID3-Versionen Problem?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/bpm-tag-nicht-lesbar-mixmeister-ansi-unicode-oder-id3-versionen-problem/60431)

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**Author:** [@TeeGee](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/TeeGee)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 7:34pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/bpm-tag-nicht-lesbar-mixmeister-ansi-unicode-oder-id3-versionen-problem/60431 "2023-03-20T19:34:46Z")

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Hallo zusammen, habe mich das erste Mal mit MP3 Tag beschäftigt und muss sagen das Programm kann so ziemlich alles, was man sich vorstellen kann. Lieder habe ich ein Problem mit dem Simpelsten: Ein BPM Tag der nicht a…

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## [Feature Request: Partial Re-Read / Refresh on Directory w/Right Click](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-request-partial-re-read-refresh-on-directory-w-right-click/47900)

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**Author:** [@mmmann](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/mmmann)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 12:46am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-request-partial-re-read-refresh-on-directory-w-right-click/47900 "2023-03-20T00:46:16Z")

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Sometimes I'm copying files into my directory structure while waiting for mp3tag to finish reading files. With 10K music files, the process takes a minute or more. It would be handy to have mp3tag do a partial refresh / …

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## [Creation Lyrics Field](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/creation-lyrics-field/60426)

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**Author:** [@Mario\_Pavel](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Mario_Pavel)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2023, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/creation-lyrics-field/60426 "2023-03-19T22:37:57Z")

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I wanted to create item in Custom List Values and place a Lyrics field in the Tag Panel, but I couldn't find Lyrics in the Dropdown Field. Can you help me?

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## [FILTER a BLANK field](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/filter-a-blank-field/60424)

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**Author:** [@Mobe](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Mobe)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2023, 6:41pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/filter-a-blank-field/60424 "2023-03-19T18:41:10Z")

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I have a large amount of music files, and I want to SORT or FILTER (ONLY BLANK Artist or Album Artist). I have searched all of the MP3 Community and have found nothing that has worked thus far. Can y'all advise? Bless…

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## [Change %\_length% to HH:mm:sec](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/change-length-to-hhsec/60417)

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**Author:** [@xpac5896a](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/xpac5896a)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2023, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/change-length-to-hhsec/60417 "2023-03-19T17:40:38Z")

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Somebody was nice enough to show me how to change %\_length% to hours minutes and seconds when exporting to CSV. Unfortunately, when I downloaded the latest version, the CSV format was changed back to the original and I m…

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## [Customizing user-defined genre tags, round 2](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/customizing-user-defined-genre-tags-round-2/60421)

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**Author:** [@Azmodes](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Azmodes)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2023, 1:06pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/customizing-user-defined-genre-tags-round-2/60421 "2023-03-19T13:06:52Z")

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I came across this thread in my search for how to expand on the predetermined list of genres. Unfortunately, the issue didn't really get resolved for this particular case with a version update. While you can indeed now a…

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## [Find/Replace - works partially](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/find-replace-works-partially/60414)

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**Author:** [@Jay2](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Jay2)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2023, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/find-replace-works-partially/60414 "2023-03-18T18:19:28Z")

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Dear Comunity, I made some find/replace-Action in the field "comment", using "Actions". Worked almost. Now I have in my field comments e.g. "2\\\\SwingJi" - ok so far. "SwingJi" is what I wanted, dont know, why "2\\\\" i…

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## [Playlist explanation when using notepad](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/playlist-explanation-when-using-notepad/60404)

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**Author:** [@Rsrockinron](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Rsrockinron)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2023, 12:17am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/playlist-explanation-when-using-notepad/60404 "2023-03-18T00:17:40Z")

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Curious to know......When i open a play list with note pad on win10 what I was curious as to what the number before the comma was a reference to. It appears to be not needed in order to play in the playlist.(as noted …

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## [Mac version horizontal scrolling](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mac-version-horizontal-scrolling/60398)

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**Author:** [@BCM](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/BCM)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 1:09pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mac-version-horizontal-scrolling/60398 "2023-03-17T13:09:49Z")

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I'd donated toward the Windows version a few times and used it forever. I'm switching over to Mac for everything and am still using the demo version of MP3Tag for the Mac. I am unable to scroll left to right and not sure…

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