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What does the system preferences icon on some photo albums in photos on iMac mean?

iMac, macOS High Sierra (10.13.3)

Posted on Mar 14, 2018 6:50 AM

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Posted on Mar 14, 2018 7:17 AM

The icon means, that the album is a smart album, not a standard album. Smart albums do not show a key photos like standard albums.

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The icon means, that the album is a smart album, not a standard album. Smart albums do not show a key photos like standard albums.

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Thanks...that makes sense.

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