Does anyone know how to automate Tagging folders that contain a certain type of music -so the folder has a genre tag

Having trouble tagging folders - using the new shortcuts app- I would like to set up a action folder to automatic tag folders drop on to it, any suggestions

Mac mini, macOS 13.2

Posted on Feb 10, 2023 3:14 PM

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Missy5937

Community Specialist

Feb 12, 2023 6:31 PM in response to Mikeepena15

Hello Mikeepena15,

Thanks for posting in the Apple Support Communities. We're happy to look into this with you.

Since shortcuts can vary from person to and device to device, there may not be an exact method to set up what you're looking to do. If you haven't had the opportunity yet, check out the Shortcuts User Guide, Navigate the action list in Shortcuts on Mac - Apple Support to see if anything in this section is helpful.

Best regards.

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Does anyone know how to automate Tagging folders that contain a certain type of music -so the folder has a genre tag

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