# Single clicking on tracks selects them; unable to de-select **URL:** \ **Category:** Support\ **Created:** [September 27, 2023, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/single-clicking-on-tracks-selects-them-unable-to-de-select/62229 "2023-09-27T21:46:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Melchior](https://community.mp3tag.de/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/e5b9ba/32.png) [@Melchior](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Melchior)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2023, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/single-clicking-on-tracks-selects-them-unable-to-de-select/62229/1 "2023-09-27T21:46:12Z")
Pardon the confusing title, I'll explain better here. I updated to the latest version today, but now when I'm working with the files within mp3tag, I'm seeing a frustrating bug. If I accidentally double click on a track within the application, it will highlight it. But single-clicking or double-clicking on the same track does not de-select it. And if I click over to another track, it just highlights that one as well. There doesn't seem to be any way I can de-select these tracks other than closing the application and reopening it. This is very frustrating, as it tries to force me to do everything in batch now, and I just want to work with individual files. Or at least, have the ability to choose if I want individual or batch. ---
**Author:** ![ohrenkino](https://community.mp3tag.de/user_avatar/community.mp3tag.de/ohrenkino/32/4843_2.png) [@ohrenkino](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ohrenkino)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2023, 5:28am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/single-clicking-on-tracks-selects-them-unable-to-de-select/62229/2 "2023-09-28T05:28:30Z")
> [@Melchior](#): > > I updated to the latest version today Which version is that? I use V3.22c and cannot reprduce any of that what you describe: A single left-clck selects a single file. A double left-click starts the default player. You are right: > [@Melchior](#): > > single-clicking or double-clicking on the same track does not de-select it and I think, it never did. If I test that e.g. in the Windows Explorer, then I cannot de-select a file with repeated clicks on that file. So you would have to find out whether that behaviour can also be seen in other applications. Have you set the mouse settings so that click-lock is activated? ---
**Author:** ![Doug\_Mackie](https://community.mp3tag.de/user_avatar/community.mp3tag.de/doug_mackie/32/279_2.png) [@Doug\_Mackie](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Doug_Mackie)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2023, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/single-clicking-on-tracks-selects-them-unable-to-de-select/62229/3 "2023-09-28T17:12:35Z")
> [@Melchior](#): > > There doesn't seem to be _ **any way** _ I can de-select these tracks other than closing the application and reopening it. To deselect a single selected track in 3.22c, press and hold the **Ctrl** key and click on the selection. To deselect all selected tracks in 3.22c, press shortcut **Ctrl+U** or choose **Unselect All** from the **Edit** menu. ---
**Author:** ![Melchior](https://community.mp3tag.de/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/e5b9ba/32.png) [@Melchior](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Melchior)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2023, 3:08am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/single-clicking-on-tracks-selects-them-unable-to-de-select/62229/4 "2023-09-29T03:08:47Z")
Running version 3.22b. Double clicking a file starts a behavior like I'm holding "Ctrl" down. From that point on, any file I click on selects them as though I'm holding the Ctrl key. After about 8 seconds, my default player opens up and begins to play the first track I double clicked on. ---
**Author:** ![Melchior](https://community.mp3tag.de/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/e5b9ba/32.png) [@Melchior](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Melchior)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2023, 3:10am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/single-clicking-on-tracks-selects-them-unable-to-de-select/62229/5 "2023-09-29T03:10:21Z")
> [@Doug\_Mackie](#): > > To deselect a single selected track in 3.22c, press and hold the **Ctrl** key and click on the selection. This actually solved my issue by allowing me to deselect. However, I still see the irregularity if I open Mp3Tag new, and double click on one of the files. But now at least I know how to undo it without having to close and reopen the application. Thank you. ---
**Author:** ![ohrenkino](https://community.mp3tag.de/user_avatar/community.mp3tag.de/ohrenkino/32/4843_2.png) [@ohrenkino](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ohrenkino)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2023, 5:07am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/single-clicking-on-tracks-selects-them-unable-to-de-select/62229/6 "2023-09-29T05:07:04Z")
> [@Melchior](#): > > After about 8 seconds I would assume that this is the loading time for the player. Double-clicking opens the default player unless you have defined a special program. There is nothing new about that. The continued selection looks like something local perhaps as setting of the mouse driver properties. How do other programs behave, e.g. the Windows explorer? ---
**Author:** ![Doug\_Mackie](https://community.mp3tag.de/user_avatar/community.mp3tag.de/doug_mackie/32/279_2.png) [@Doug\_Mackie](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Doug_Mackie)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2023, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/single-clicking-on-tracks-selects-them-unable-to-de-select/62229/7 "2023-09-29T15:26:09Z")
You are quite welcome, Melchior. > [@Melchior](#): > > However, I still see the irregularity if I open Mp3Tag new, and double click on one of the files. As Ohrenkino mentioned: "Double-clicking opens the default player unless you have defined a special program." I dislike having double-click play files because it is too easy to invoke accidentally. So I disable that in **Options\>Tools** by choosing "No action" from the drop-down list. You might try that option to see if it helps with your issue. There are other ways to play selected file(s): Press the **F4** function key — OR — Right-click on a selection to open the context menu. Then choose **Play**. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://community.mp3tag.de/uploads/default/original/2X/c/ce7035d426cb755a7916793326d23b465222a407.png) [@system](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/system)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2023, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/single-clicking-on-tracks-selects-them-unable-to-de-select/62229/8 "2023-10-29T15:26:32Z")
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