> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.albumfiler.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.albumfiler.com/settings/filing.md).

# Action Settings

This section configures how AlbumFiler operates before, during, and after performing its actions:

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## &#x20;Before Action

* **Default Action**: Choose the default action from opening, importing, adding selected media items, starting a slideshow, or doing nothing. Nothing will happen if you try to perform an action on an item that does not support such action (i.e. a folder cannot start a slideshow).
* **Pressing Enter in search**: Choose what happens when you press the Enter key in the search field. AlbumFiler can either perform the default action or focus on the results table.

## During Action

* Currently, AlbumFiler does not perform anything during the action process itself.

## After Action

* **Keep AlbumFiler open after filing**: If you want to keep AlbumFiler open and active after performing an operation, check this box. Otherwise, AlbumFiler will disappear after you perform an action like opening an album, starting a slideshow, or importing files.