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ivanm54072925
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July 17, 2019
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Remove keywords

  • July 17, 2019
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Hello,

How can I remove definitely a keyword from the list (let's say I have a "Phillipp Smith" tagged on some pictures and I realize that Philipp has only one L and and want to remove the Phillipp Smith, I don't want this wrong name being proposed each time I start writing Phi...

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    Rob_Cullen
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    Rob_CullenCommunity Expert
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    July 17, 2019

    Do NOT simply delete the miss-spelt keyword! You would have to find and keyword the photos all over again.

    dj_paige​ is correct- In the Keyword List panel [Right-click] and {Edit Keyword Tag...} to change the spelling.

    In the even that you might want to 'globally' change one keyword (A) to another keyword (B) then it is a simple process-

    1. Filter for all photos with keyword (A),   (Click the 'arrow' on the end of the keyword name line)

    2. Select ALL [Ctrl+A]

    3. Add Keyword (B) to photos,  (Click in the 'box' to add a tick on the beginning of the keyword name line)

    4. Remove keyword (A) from photos.   (Click in the 'box' to remove a tick on the beginning of the keyword name line)

    Regards. My System: Windows-11, Lightroom-Classic 15.3, Photoshop 27.5, ACR 18.3, Lightroom 9.3, Lr-iOS 10.4.0, Bridge 16.0.3 .
    Ian Lyons
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    Ian LyonsCommunity Expert
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    July 18, 2019

    You might also find it beneficial to use the 'Clear all suggestion lists' button which can be found in the Metadata panel of Catalog Settings.  As you'll see in below screenshot I turn the feature off as I find it to be more of a hindrance than a help, but others have a more positive view.

    dj_paige
    dj_paige
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    July 17, 2019

    You can right-click on the keyword to change the spelling (I think it says "Edit") or you can remove the keyword from this right-click menu.

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