Windows 10: Can not edit file property details

Discus and support Can not edit file property details in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I'm aware this has been discussed before, but I can not add an album artist to a file that has no album artist. I want to change it so I have a way to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Dalton Klingensmith, Jan 27, 2022.

  1. Can not edit file property details


    I'm aware this has been discussed before, but I can not add an album artist to a file that has no album artist. I want to change it so I have a way to categorize the file. However, the suggested way of changing details does not work pressing F2 while the file is open. If any changes are made they can not be saved, why can't Microsoft bring back the ability to edit files through details properties? It was way easier before, AND it actually worked.

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    Dalton Klingensmith, Jan 27, 2022
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  2. MP3 file property details

    Hi,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    We understand your concern, as you are looking for an option to edit the Metadata of the mp3 files. In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below.

    • What is the Windows 10 version and Build installed? (Type
      winver in Windows search/Run command)
    • Were you able to make the changes in metadata with other details?
    Please provide a screenshot, when you are trying to edit the metadata.
    Please follow the steps mentioned in the
    screenshot
    posted by Shawn ‘Cmdr’ Keene on Oct 2, 2015 to post the screenshots.) Do not share any personal information in the screenshots.



    Meanwhile, we would suggest you to perform these steps and check.

    1. Press Windows + E to open File Explorer.
    2. Browse the location of the songs you want to edit.
    3. Right-click a song, and select
      Properties. Click the Details tab.
    4. Everything you see in the "Details" tab is part of the metadata information, and you can quickly edit most of it by clicking the value field next to the property. Some of the information that you can update
      includes song title (not the file name), album name, artist, genre, publisher, mood, and much more.
    5. After updating the metadata information, click the
      Apply button.
    6. Click the Ok button.


    However, you can also check in Microsoft Store, Apps for MP3 metadata editors and use the one that is suitable for you.



    Regards,



    Aditya Roy

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
    Aditya_Roy, Jan 27, 2022
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  3. in files properties details some of the attributes have drop down lists, how do i edit a list?

    in files properties details some of the attributes have drop down lists, how do i edit a list?
     
    dowopper70, Jan 27, 2022
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  4. Can not edit file property details

    Editing/adding additional file properties/metadata for media files

    I'm in the process of trying to organise and categorise my media files using file properties/metadata. When I go to the properties of, for example, an .mp4 file, I can edit the 'details' such as Title, Subtitle, Rating, Contributing Artists, Genre, Year, etc.

    However, in Explorer, when I go to 'Add Columns', there are a number of columns that I can't find in the 'Details' window of the file properties. For example, there are columns for 'Episode number' and 'Season number' (useful for organising TV shows), but I can't figure out how to add these details to files.

    Can anyone tell me how I can edit/add the following metadata to media files?

    • #
    • Broadcast Date
    • Creators
    • Episode Name
    • Episode Number
    • Language
    • Season Number

    Thank you for your help!
     
    tjdickinson, Jan 27, 2022
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