Hi, I've seen some references as how possibly to achieve what I'm after doing, but nothing quite seems to be able to let me accomplish exactly what i want to achieve. In a nutshell, this is all that I want to do: When adding new MP3 files to my collection, when I click on 'Genre' on the left hand…

The file you refer to is probably genres.ini which was used for the old way to store user-defined entries. In the meantime features have evolved and you can save user-defined entries for more or less any field. Did you have a look at the "Manage..." function in the definition dialogue for a tag pa…

[image] Wolksby: default list initially compiled by someone trying to cover the most obvious entries It's the list from the ID3V1 standard ... See the documentation on how to customize fields in the tag panel: [image] Tag Panel – Mp3tag Documentation Customization options for the…

Hi Ohrenkino - I've simply got to ask! 'Ohren' means 'ears', while 'Kino' means 'cinema' - an interesting juxtaposition, if I might say so! Thank you for pointing me in the right direction. My trouble, still as a novice, is seeing all these descriptions, and what to click, but not really being that…

See here how to define Genres: [image] Mp3tag v3.20 released Announcements Mp3tag v3.20 released I've just released Mp3tag v3.20 and wanted to outline some of the new features and changes: Tag Panel Field Sizes The Tag Panel now has new field sizes, allowing …

Hi Ohrenkino, I have tried to achieve my goal, and think I've understood the principle! But I need some advice to continue, please. I have manged to remove the original Genre Entries, except for the two default ones of . and , which I think will be required when adding future mp3s - the former fo…

Hi, Sorry to trouble you, especially as I know you've told me the answer, but I just can seem to find the exact button combination to click, despite your previous clear instructions. Simply I have a personal list in the Genre field, which works fine! I simply want to amend one item in the dropdow…

[image] Wolksby: I just can seem to find the exact button combination to click File -> Options -> Tag Panel (or right mouse click somewhere in the Tag Panel - > Customize) -> Highlight Genre (or &Genre) -> Edit (second buttom from above on the right side) - > Manage (Custom list values) - >…

See the HowTos: [image] Add custom user-defined Genres Howto Add and Edit user-defined Genres via Custom List Values Every field on the Tag Panel can have custom values added to its drop-down list. These can be customized via Options → Tag Panel and the Genre f…

Many thanks! You've helped me successfullyrecall the process, for which I am most grateful.

Many thanks, for explaining it so simply, succinctly, and in such a straightforward manner. What I really appreciate about the Forum. It's great software, and exactly right for my needs - and with the friendly and rapid response each time, what's not to love about it?!

Deleting existing default entries in Genre Field / substituting my own 'system'

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See here how to define Genres: