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## [Feature Request : Action Shortcuts](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-request-action-shortcuts/54054)

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**Author:** [@gval](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/gval)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2021, 5:59am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-request-action-shortcuts/54054 "2021-08-13T05:59:24Z")

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Hi, Is it possible to have a contextual menu for action Is it possible to set an action directly on the menu bar and contextual menu for a very good saving time with only one action Thanks you

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## [Make tag fields readable by Windows Explorer](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/make-tag-fields-readable-by-windows-explorer/54043)

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**Author:** [@Nicky\_G](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Nicky_G)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2021, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/make-tag-fields-readable-by-windows-explorer/54043 "2021-08-12T18:21:53Z")

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Great!! thank you very much! A question, maybe you can give me an answer. I often find it difficult to get the TAG data to be read by windows explorer. I'm not talking about common tags (name, artist, etc.) I wish I c…

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## [Every ripped album shows tracks in reverse order](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/every-ripped-album-shows-tracks-in-reverse-order/54040)

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**Author:** [@RogerS](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/RogerS)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2021, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/every-ripped-album-shows-tracks-in-reverse-order/54040 "2021-08-12T16:37:35Z")

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Every album now shows the tracks, for example, 10 to 1 instead of 1 to 10. I have tried the invert selection button but this does not work This appear to have an effect when I try to play an album using my Blusound Vau…

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## [Masken editieren oder löschen](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/masken-editieren-oder-loschen/54051)

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**Author:** [@tawulf](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/tawulf)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2021, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/masken-editieren-oder-loschen/54051 "2021-08-12T16:06:03Z")

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In verschiedenen Dialogen kann man Masken benutzen, z.B. um Dateinamen aus Tags zu erzeugen. Das klappt sehr gut. Leider werden aber immer alle, auch veraltete oder fehlerhafte Masken vorgeschlagen. Wie kann man diese …

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## [Create abbreviation](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/create-abbreviation/53802)

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**Author:** [@ferolyn](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ferolyn)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2021, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/create-abbreviation/53802 "2021-08-12T15:09:06Z")

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In one field I have a first & last name. I would like to take the first two letters of each to populate a second field. Eg. "Tabatha Fisher" -\> "TaFi". I can manage the first half, but cannot seem to figure out the (sure…

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## [Feature suggestion: Allow user to store singer names](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-suggestion-allow-user-to-store-singer-names/53522)

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**Author:** [@Narayan](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Narayan)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2021, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-suggestion-allow-user-to-store-singer-names/53522 "2021-08-12T14:57:20Z")

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Hi Mp3Tag allows us to define our own genres and remembers them. It also allows these definitions to be saved as configuration file. This is useful in countries/cultures that have their own genres (e.g. ghazal). This …

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## [Multi condition IF](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/multi-condition-if/54038)

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**Author:** [@Nicky\_G](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Nicky_G)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2021, 2:14pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/multi-condition-if/54038 "2021-08-12T14:14:35Z")

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how could I create a multi function if () pretty much like this ... garment value: 01, 02, 03 ... 12 If the "value field" equals 01, replace me with January if 02 February 01 January 02 February 03 March ... Dece…

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## [Album Integrity : Tracks/TotalTracks and DiscNumber/TotalDiscs](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/album-integrity-tracks-totaltracks-and-discnumber-totaldiscs/54042)

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**Author:** [@gval](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/gval)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2021, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/album-integrity-tracks-totaltracks-and-discnumber-totaldiscs/54042 "2021-08-12T14:24:34Z")

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Hi everyone I would like to know if it's possible to split the data side-by-side the / of Track and Discnumber Track over two digits and total track over two digits in Panel and columns (Blue part) Discnumber over tw…

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## [TESTED - A good semi automatization getting artworks from itunes](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tested-a-good-semi-automatization-getting-artworks-from-itunes/54044)

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**Author:** [@gval](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/gval)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2021, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tested-a-good-semi-automatization-getting-artworks-from-itunes/54044 "2021-08-12T14:16:22Z")

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This Python script work with Options Tools of MP3tag for Windows It really can be a time saver especially to get HIGH Quality Album Covers from Itunes Just a click and it's done, it only works for "Apple Music" song …

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## [TOTALTRACKS : Batch Count](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/totaltracks-batch-count/54026)

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**Author:** [@gval](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/gval)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2021, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/totaltracks-batch-count/54026 "2021-08-12T14:09:33Z")

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Hi everyone, I would like to now if it's possible to batch Count Selecting All the Song to get The good count per Album/Folder \> Folder path is ended by Album maybe somethig like pool if album \> Folder ... Thank yo…

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## [Flush discnumber if and only if is 1/1 01/01 01/1 1/01](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/flush-discnumber-if-and-only-if-is-1-1-01-01-01-1-1-01/54033)

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**Author:** [@gval](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/gval)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2021, 1:40pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/flush-discnumber-if-and-only-if-is-1-1-01-01-01-1-1-01/54033 "2021-08-12T13:40:19Z")

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Hello I would remove disencumber metadata for every item who have only one disc I tried $if($eql(%DISCNUMBER%,1/1),,%DISCNUMBER%) and $if($eql($len(%discnumber%),1),,%discnumber%) but it does not work, also it create …

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## [Property Sheet for MP3Tag like MP3-Info has](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/property-sheet-for-mp3tag-like-mp3-info-has/54024)

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**Author:** [@Sn1p3r31173](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Sn1p3r31173)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2021, 12:45pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/property-sheet-for-mp3tag-like-mp3-info-has/54024 "2021-08-11T12:45:15Z")

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Hello. Would it be cool, if MP3Tag would have a property sheet like MP3-info has, when you right click and select the Properties of any mp3 file, then it would have a Property Sheet with Tabs as Standard | Misc | Classic…

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## [Identifikation Version ID3 Tag &](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/identifikation-version-id3-tag/54017)

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**Author:** [@finalhybris](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/finalhybris)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2021, 7:53am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/identifikation-version-id3-tag/54017 "2021-08-10T07:53:48Z")

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Da ich viel Music downlade, würde mich brennend interessieren welche version des ID3 tags des Liedes verwendet wird. Kann mir jemand sagen wie ich das anstelle? Und weiter ob ich auch ein zusätzliches Feld kreieren kan…

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## [Ca't open file to write when saving tags](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cat-open-file-to-write-when-saving-tags/54011)

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**Author:** [@iain.kitt](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/iain.kitt)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2021, 3:54pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cat-open-file-to-write-when-saving-tags/54011 "2021-08-09T15:54:55Z")

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When saving tags I occasionally get an error message "File cannot be opened for writing". If I'm saving a whole CD's worth of files, for example, it will only happen with a few files. Some will write perfectly well. The…

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## [Adding cover art to mp4 files](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/adding-cover-art-to-mp4-files/54009)

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**Author:** [@tigerpie](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/tigerpie)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2021, 10:51am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/adding-cover-art-to-mp4-files/54009 "2021-08-09T10:51:35Z")

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I have extracted a frame from each MP4 file I have using FFMPEG, and the file name is the same as the mp4 file.. except as a jpg... so Video1.mp4 & Video1.jpg Is there anyway to add each .jpg as the cover art for the co…

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## [Check embedded pictures](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/check-embedded-pictures/54004)

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**Author:** [@Roland](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Roland)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2021, 5:41am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/check-embedded-pictures/54004 "2021-08-09T05:41:53Z")

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Is there a way to query the number of embedded images? I am also looking for a way to test the embedded image for a square aspect ratio via script. I would like to delete or load another picture via script. How can thi…

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## [Multiple values with semicolon (meta and nth)](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/multiple-values-with-semicolon-meta-and-nth/54003)

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**Author:** [@JP5000](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/JP5000)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2021, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/multiple-values-with-semicolon-meta-and-nth/54003 "2021-08-08T18:32:56Z")

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I have some files that have the separate album artist with semicolon ; I would like the Album Artist to have only one artist and not multiple. I have tried with the goal option but as I have to indicate that the separa…

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## [Edit POPULARIMETER value](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/edit-popularimeter-value/53921)

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**Author:** [@Laurent](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Laurent)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2021, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/edit-popularimeter-value/53921 "2021-08-08T17:29:01Z")

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Hi = I'm testing the mac version. I'm using Traktor an d i like to edit the POPULARIMETER value in mp3tag I found topic on how show the value on mp3tag (with nice stas, working well :slight\_smile: .. thanks the commmu…

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## [How to strip the Artist and featuring Artist from Composer field?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-strip-the-artist-and-featuring-artist-from-composer-field/53983)

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**Author:** [@ceo54](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ceo54)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2021, 11:23am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-strip-the-artist-and-featuring-artist-from-composer-field/53983 "2021-08-08T11:23:11Z")

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Hello everyone, Music purchased from iTunes have the composer tag which alongside the composer also includes artist and featuring artist like: Kozbeats & Maitre Gims Or Kozbeats, Maitre Gims & Jul In both of these e…

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## [Script for export to nfo with Loop Funktion - Counting multiple entries divided by Comma](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/script-for-export-to-nfo-with-loop-funktion-counting-multiple-entries-divided-by-comma/53764)

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**Author:** [@ostybe](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ostybe)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2021, 7:30am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/script-for-export-to-nfo-with-loop-funktion-counting-multiple-entries-divided-by-comma/53764 "2021-08-08T07:30:21Z")

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Hello Forum, I try to get some simple \*.nfo files with the Export function. Everything works well until I have multiple tag fields divided by Comma like %actors% %artists% or %Genre%. Heres how it should look like (cre…

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## [Description tag/metadata](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/description-tag-metadata/53996)

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**Author:** [@fallonides](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/fallonides)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2021, 7:27am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/description-tag-metadata/53996 "2021-08-08T07:27:31Z")

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I don't know if this is an issue with this program or with iTunes, so I thought I'd start somewhere. I have a bunch of audiobooks, both in mp3 and m4b format. I have this issue with both formats. Many of them have somet…

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## [Simple "Save" Button to Save a Loaded/Edited Playlist](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/simple-save-button-to-save-a-loaded-edited-playlist/53992)

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**Author:** [@KaeptnNuss](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/KaeptnNuss)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2021, 1:39am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/simple-save-button-to-save-a-loaded-edited-playlist/53992 "2021-08-08T01:39:17Z")

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For convenience purposes, I would love to see a simple "save" button for a playlist I have loaded and then edited, vs having to chose directory and finding the playlist I was working on again.

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## [Dialog for recently openend playlists or directories](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/dialog-for-recently-openend-playlists-or-directories/53991)

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**Author:** [@KaeptnNuss](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/KaeptnNuss)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2021, 1:34am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/dialog-for-recently-openend-playlists-or-directories/53991 "2021-08-08T01:34:12Z")

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A 'recently opened' selection dialog would be nice when selecting "Load Playlist/Cuesheet" or "Add Directory"!

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## [Slow root directory loading](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/slow-root-directory-loading/53984)

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**Author:** [@dp19](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/dp19)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2021, 12:40am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/slow-root-directory-loading/53984 "2021-08-08T00:40:16Z")

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Hi Folks, i have come across a problem that i can't find a solution. i'm using a laptop over a network connection. i run mp3tag and open a root directory from my desktop. when i do tis it take over four hours to load. i…

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## [Convert date data without editing all files](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/convert-date-data-without-editing-all-files/53979)

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**Author:** [@GerrySeely](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/GerrySeely)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2021, 6:38am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/convert-date-data-without-editing-all-files/53979 "2021-08-07T06:38:41Z")

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I have all my mp3 titles edited with MP3Tag editor, but when I put in the date I entered it as 070421 for July 4, 2021 and I would like to change it to 20210704 since the dates in the format I have always used doesn't so…

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## [Applying actions automatically](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/applying-actions-automatically/53982)

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**Author:** [@ceo54](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ceo54)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2021, 9:28am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/applying-actions-automatically/53982 "2021-08-06T09:28:27Z")

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Okay so the first issue is resolved with the trick you mentioned. I specified a non-existent folder and now program starts up with an empty list. Regarding automation of the Actions, I'm not tagging files manually but t…

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## [Clearing the file list and saving the artwork as cover.jpg](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/clearing-the-file-list-and-saving-the-artwork-as-cover-jpg/53958)

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**Author:** [@ceo54](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ceo54)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2021, 8:55am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/clearing-the-file-list-and-saving-the-artwork-as-cover-jpg/53958 "2021-08-06T08:55:10Z")

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Hello everyone, So I just started using the app with AreDigg's custom script and it's all well. I have two questions that I can't seem to find the answers for: 1, after the tagging operation is complete, how to clear t…

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## [Quicker way to save tags by pressing enter?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/quicker-way-to-save-tags-by-pressing-enter/53978)

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**Author:** [@fastedit](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/fastedit)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2021, 4:26am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/quicker-way-to-save-tags-by-pressing-enter/53978 "2021-08-06T04:26:10Z")

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Can we have a update where it would be possible to save your tags by pressing enter instead of having to move the mouse to that tiny blue save button? It would make the editing much much quicker and as far as I know pres…

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## [Automatisierung](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/automatisierung/53973)

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**Author:** [@uselessuser](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/uselessuser)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/automatisierung/53973 "2021-08-05T17:29:39Z")

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Hallo! Ich würde gerne ein paar Schritte in meinem Workflow automatisieren, jedoch weiß ich nicht wie ich da ambesten anfange. Vielleicht kann mir ja hier jemand helfen? Ich arbeite mit der aktuellen Mp3Tag Version auf…

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## [M4A and Sonos (Sonos doesn't seem to recognize Album & Title)](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/m4a-and-sonos-sonos-doesnt-seem-to-recognize-album-title/52450)

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**Author:** [@bertofprey](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/bertofprey)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 12:53pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/m4a-and-sonos-sonos-doesnt-seem-to-recognize-album-title/52450 "2021-08-05T12:53:58Z")

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Hello everyone, I hope this is not a dumb question, but I seem to have a problem with Sonos not being able to read certain M4A metadata, namely Album and Title. I use a little external hardrive connected to a Fritzbox …

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