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## [Create action to move files based off genre](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/create-action-to-move-files-based-off-genre/67469)

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**Author:** [@mbrazil05](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/mbrazil05)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2025, 8:20am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/create-action-to-move-files-based-off-genre/67469 "2025-02-11T08:20:19Z")

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After I have bunch of mp3's in one folder that are properly tagged with genre. Can a ACTION be created that move files into select folders based off genre's? for instance, I want anything that has the genre hip hop move…

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## [Clear all path history from "Directory" on the Tag Panel](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/clear-all-path-history-from-directory-on-the-tag-panel/50755)

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**Author:** [@Sirbu](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Sirbu)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/clear-all-path-history-from-directory-on-the-tag-panel/50755 "2025-02-10T20:05:11Z")

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It would be very helpful to have an option in File\>Options e.g. under General or Directories or Tag Panel, to clear in one go all the path history from the Tag Panel Directory box. It's tedious to have to remove each en…

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## [Delete after a parenthesis](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/delete-after-a-parenthesis/67462)

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**Author:** [@mariojazz](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/mariojazz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 6:33pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/delete-after-a-parenthesis/67462 "2025-02-10T18:33:35Z")

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Hello, is there any way that in the title, after a parenthesis, a bpm or a key or whatever text comes out. I can delete it. Example ---\> (gin & sonic remix) 2A 127. I want to delete the 2A and the 127. Could it be done b…

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## [Request, Mouse usage: Move the Tag Panel Customization (right-click context menu) to upper part](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/request-mouse-usage-move-the-tag-panel-customization-right-click-context-menu-to-upper-part/67393)

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**Author:** [@Wakaku](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Wakaku)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 5:31pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/request-mouse-usage-move-the-tag-panel-customization-right-click-context-menu-to-upper-part/67393 "2025-02-10T17:31:40Z")

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With strict Mouse-only usage, the ability to customize the Columns is located at the uppermost part of the context menu, hence faster access and more convenient. While the Tag Panel counterpart is located opposite at the…

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## [Create CD directories inside main album](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/create-cd-directories-inside-main-album/67455)

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**Author:** [@Croftman](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Croftman)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/create-cd-directories-inside-main-album/67455 "2025-02-10T15:44:14Z")

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I am trying to create a folder structure inside a multi CD classical album that has flat field disc, track and filename Each track is numbered as follows 101,102,103,104,201,202,203,301,302,303,304 etc all the way up to…

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## [Mp3tag 3.28a (2025-01-08) Change breaks Drag & Drop from iTunes](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-3-28a-2025-01-08-change-breaks-drag-drop-from-itunes/67368)

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**Author:** [@MotleyG](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/MotleyG)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 12:02pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-3-28a-2025-01-08-change-breaks-drag-drop-from-itunes/67368 "2025-02-10T12:02:52Z")

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Continuing the discussion from Mp3tag Development Build Status: Since this change was made, it is no longer possible to D&D any files from iTunes to mp3tag. I tried dragging with Shift, Ctrl, and Alt combinations as we…

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## [Bring Mp3 tag option in old context menu of file explorer](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/bring-mp3-tag-option-in-old-context-menu-of-file-explorer/67449)

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**Author:** [@Mihir54](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Mihir54)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 6:37am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/bring-mp3-tag-option-in-old-context-menu-of-file-explorer/67449 "2025-02-10T06:37:58Z")

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I am using windows 11 and I don't like the new file explorer context menu. So, I decided to bring back the old context menu using a registry hack and now I am unable to see the Mp3 tag option in the old context menu. I …

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## [Tag Panel import](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tag-panel-import/67442)

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**Author:** [@Cerinawithasea](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Cerinawithasea)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2025, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tag-panel-import/67442 "2025-02-09T20:51:09Z")

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If this has already been answered i can not find it, im hoping its a simple quick easy fix. I have used Mp3tag forever on windows and i pretty efficient there, i cant seem to figure out how to transfer some setting over…

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## [Move feat from title & add to Artist](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/move-feat-from-title-add-to-artist/67441)

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**Author:** [@mbrazil05](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/mbrazil05)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2025, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/move-feat-from-title-add-to-artist/67441 "2025-02-09T20:34:00Z")

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Is there any way I can move the text from "feat. chris Brown & ty dolla sign" to be added the artist so it will read "Aaron hall eat. chris Brown & ty dolla sign"

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## [Manually rename directory](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/manually-rename-directory/67439)

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**Author:** [@tor11](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/tor11)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2025, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/manually-rename-directory/67439 "2025-02-09T18:55:49Z")

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Is it somehow possible a simple manual rename of a directory in Mp3tag though? I tried to rename from a Tag Panel using \_DIRECTORY field, but it didn't work.

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## [How to align track length during nfo export](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-align-track-length-during-nfo-export/8858)

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**Author:** [@thetie](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/thetie)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2025, 6:34pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-align-track-length-during-nfo-export/8858 "2025-02-09T18:34:13Z")

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Hi, if anyone could help me with this little coding problem Id be extremly greatful… When exporting to nfo Id like the track length info (%\_length%) to be alligned vertically. Ive been looking into how Dano does this i…

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## [Problem mit Bildern auf Stick](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/problem-mit-bildern-auf-stick/67429)

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**Author:** [@Berny](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Berny)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2025, 12:11pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/problem-mit-bildern-auf-stick/67429 "2025-02-08T12:11:33Z")

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Hallo zusammen, brauche mal Hilfe. Habe meine Musik im Auto auf einem USB Stick. Die Musik ist in mehrere Listen unterteilt.Bei einigen ist es mir gelungen, Interpretenbilder auch in die Textzeile zu integrieren.Habe…

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## [Cover art is not displaying on my desktop](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cover-art-is-not-displaying-on-my-desktop/67422)

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**Author:** [@Aniconomics](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Aniconomics)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2025, 10:11am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cover-art-is-not-displaying-on-my-desktop/67422 "2025-02-08T10:11:56Z")

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I downloaded a podcast episode and the download in addition to the audio file also provided the podcasts cover art. A 3000x3000, 284kb, PNG file. I embedded the cover art using Mp3Tag but its not displaying on my desktop…

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## [Can Actions be executed by Tools?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/can-actions-be-executed-by-tools/67417)

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**Author:** [@Sergius](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Sergius)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2025, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/can-actions-be-executed-by-tools/67417 "2025-02-07T20:45:11Z")

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Hello @ohrenkino and @LyricsLover I really like the Actions command, to transfer my audio file covers to a folder, with 2 mouse clicks, what I learned from you, it's great We can program, several options to transfer ou…

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## [Changing Track Numbers](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/changing-track-numbers/67413)

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**Author:** [@JDhogg](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/JDhogg)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2025, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/changing-track-numbers/67413 "2025-02-07T16:44:32Z")

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Is there a way to bulk change Track numbers such a 1/27 1/28 to 1 and 28 keeping the track number but deleting the /27 and /28?

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## [Automatically remove duplicate fields](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/automatically-remove-duplicate-fields/67334)

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**Author:** [@Sergius](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Sergius)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2025, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/automatically-remove-duplicate-fields/67334 "2025-02-01T19:26:29Z")

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Hello @LyricsLover, I have an example Tag Hello 120\\\\120 I take the command in Mp3tag: Remove Duplicate fields Field: Hello To remove the Duplicate data \\\\120 I noticed that the data \\\\120 disappears from the Hello…

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## [Tool is executed in the album folder, preventing it from renaming it](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tool-is-executed-in-the-album-folder-preventing-it-from-renaming-it/67351)

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**Author:** [@Casual\_Tea](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Casual_Tea)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2025, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tool-is-executed-in-the-album-folder-preventing-it-from-renaming-it/67351 "2025-02-06T18:31:59Z")

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I have tackled this problem once before here with a less sophisticated script. Summary: I have written a python script that renames music folders based on the audio properties of the contained audio files (by appending…

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## [Any way to make a playlist of chapters in a video, like songs in an album?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/any-way-to-make-a-playlist-of-chapters-in-a-video-like-songs-in-an-album/67388)

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**Author:** [@esumsea](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/esumsea)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2025, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/any-way-to-make-a-playlist-of-chapters-in-a-video-like-songs-in-an-album/67388 "2025-02-06T16:06:28Z")

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I have searched but cannot find a way to do the following: I have a bunch of music video files or concert movies that have a collection of songs. I was thinking of adding chapters to those that designating the beginning …

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## [Help me uninstall, deleted uninstaller](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/help-me-uninstall-deleted-uninstaller/67406)

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**Author:** [@chaoscaster](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/chaoscaster)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2025, 8:40am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/help-me-uninstall-deleted-uninstaller/67406 "2025-02-06T08:40:07Z")

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so i had an older version of mp3tag and i went to get rid of it by deleting the files (end emptying the bin) , i deleted the uninstaller and now windows cant uninstall it because it cant find the uninstaller and i cans i…

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## [Cover Art not displaying](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cover-art-not-displaying/59894)

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**Author:** [@NWhitta](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/NWhitta)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2025, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cover-art-not-displaying/59894 "2025-02-05T23:53:21Z")

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I have approx 700 CDs stored on my computer and tagged with mp3tag. All CDs have cover art attached. When I play using the music app on my iPad, all the cover art is visible. When I play using my network streamer (Camb…

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## [Feature Request: Sort by Cover Art Size](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-request-sort-by-cover-art-size/67401)

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**Author:** [@chemi\_pharm](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/chemi_pharm)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2025, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-request-sort-by-cover-art-size/67401 "2025-02-05T20:14:48Z")

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To help users check and sort their cover arts, it would be nice if there was an option to show the cover art size by pixels (for example 900x900) and there should be the option to sort the list based on size. Thank you …

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## [Create filename using $replace](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/create-filename-using-replace/49554)

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**Author:** [@gsa999](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/gsa999)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2025, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/create-filename-using-replace/49554 "2025-02-05T15:24:13Z")

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Hi I'm trying to generate a filename for playlists for each album. The code below works - ie the replacement of the / and : with a - works as does the double quotes with 2 singles, but the code where I am trying to repl…

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## [Edit Discogs search Results](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/edit-discogs-search-results/67397)

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**Author:** [@mbrazil05](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/mbrazil05)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2025, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/edit-discogs-search-results/67397 "2025-02-05T14:59:28Z")

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is there a way when I click on the search funtion that i can get the genre fields and Year fields to auto populate instead of having to keep clicking next. Let's say i the search button to auto populate the first ins…

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## [CHANGE to Earliest Year if Title & Artist if the same](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/change-to-earliest-year-if-title-artist-if-the-same/67389)

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**Author:** [@mbrazil05](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/mbrazil05)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2025, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/change-to-earliest-year-if-title-artist-if-the-same/67389 "2025-02-05T14:51:45Z")

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I have a few tracks that are the same except the YEAR is different. Is there anyway I can run an action that will change the year to the earliest year if all other info is the same (see example). In this particular case,…

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## [Ratings (Display Results from Explorer to MP3tag)](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ratings-display-results-from-explorer-to-mp3tag/67308)

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**Author:** [@pgh](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/pgh)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2025, 8:09am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ratings-display-results-from-explorer-to-mp3tag/67308 "2025-02-05T08:09:56Z")

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Is it possible to display Windows Explorer "Star ratings" (#1) in MP3tag "List" panel (#2). I entered the ones that appear on the "List" panel that transfer to Explorer. They also appear on the "Tag" panel when I enter …

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## [How to automate removing items from artist field](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-automate-removing-items-from-artist-field/67256)

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**Author:** [@steveoat87](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/steveoat87)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2025, 5:58am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-automate-removing-items-from-artist-field/67256 "2025-02-05T05:58:55Z")

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Hi, I have a lot of jazz recordings and use online databases to fill out the artist field for recordings. Here is an example of a recording artist field: Donald Byrd (tp) Hank Mobley (ts) Duke Pearson (p) Doug Watkins…

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## [Discogs Metadata Album Panel](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/discogs-metadata-album-panel/67319)

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**Author:** [@pgh](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/pgh)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2025, 7:21am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/discogs-metadata-album-panel/67319 "2025-02-05T07:21:46Z")

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Does anyone know if it's possible to create user-defined field data by default? I'm adding tags in the same Genre and will save time by not having to type over Discog's default. (Note: Highlighted field in screenshot be…

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## [Edit Search Results Column](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/edit-search-results-column/67390)

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**Author:** [@mbrazil05](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/mbrazil05)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2025, 6:53am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/edit-search-results-column/67390 "2025-02-05T06:53:57Z")

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Is there a way to edit the search results column so that I don' t have to adjust them everytime I do a search. For instance, i want to go from the default view of this: to this: the difference is I narrowed the …

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## [Custom Action to Reorganize a Music Library using Tag Information](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/custom-action-to-reorganize-a-music-library-using-tag-information/47937)

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**Author:** [@Gr8Scott](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Gr8Scott)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2025, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/custom-action-to-reorganize-a-music-library-using-tag-information/47937 "2025-02-04T19:53:04Z")

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This post is not a direct request for help but more of a How-To. I felt the need to do this post given the number of times I've seen people request help related to moving files from one directory structure to another us…

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## [Some files show incorrect (or no) time in Length field](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/some-files-show-incorrect-or-no-time-in-length-field/17485)

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**Author:** [@AnonYmouse](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/AnonYmouse)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2025, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/some-files-show-incorrect-or-no-time-in-length-field/17485 "2025-02-04T14:29:43Z")

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Hello, I searched through the forum, but did not see this exact issue (maybe I missed it somewhere, if so, apologies), or I do not understand if the other answers relate to this issue. Several MP3 files are showing eit…

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