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The symbols list for itunes does not include the "cog" shaped symbol that appears next to some of my playlists. What does it mean?

The symbols list seems to be incomplete. I can't find the symbol that looks like a "cog" or wheel that appears next to some of my playlists in iTunes. About half of my playlists have this symbol and the other half have 4 short lines and a musical note. These symbols appear to the left of the title of the playlist.

PC-OTHER, Windows XP

Posted on Sep 25, 2011 10:11 AM

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Posted on Sep 25, 2011 10:25 AM

The cog symbol is a smart playlist i.e. they will be updated automatically e.g. a playlist of songs that you rate 5 stars will get updated if you rate a new song as 5 stars; songs by a particular artist will be added to if you import or buy new songs


The four lines and a musical note is an ordinary playlist i.e. you have to add content to it

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Sep 25, 2011 10:25 AM in response to karen253

The cog symbol is a smart playlist i.e. they will be updated automatically e.g. a playlist of songs that you rate 5 stars will get updated if you rate a new song as 5 stars; songs by a particular artist will be added to if you import or buy new songs


The four lines and a musical note is an ordinary playlist i.e. you have to add content to it

The symbols list for itunes does not include the "cog" shaped symbol that appears next to some of my playlists. What does it mean?

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