> 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/using-albumfiler/action-menu.md).

# Action Menu

The action menu is located next to the search field in the AlbumFiler window. It provides quick access to commonly used settings and reveals additional actions.

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## AlbumFiler Settings

These options toggle frequently used settings in AlbumFiler:

* **Keep AlbumFiler open after performing action**: Enable this when searching through multiple albums and folders.
* **Pressing Enter always performs default action**: Enable this to perform the default action when pressing Enter from the search field. If disabled, pressing Enter will move focus to the results table.&#x20;
* **Focus on search on activation**: Enable this to always return to the search field when returning back to AlbumFiler.
* **Ignore path when matching**: AlbumFiler will ignore the folder or album path and only search on the name of the folder or album.

## Commands

* **Import Files to (album name)**: Shows an open dialog, allowing you to choose media to import into the designated album.
* **Add selected media items to (mailbox name)**: Adds the selected media items in Photos to the designated album.
* **Toggle Favorite Flag in Selected Media**: Toggles the favorite flag in the selected media items in Photos.

## Album and Folder Commands

* **Add (album/folder) to Favorites**: Adds the designated item to the favorites list.
* **Show Album/Folder**: Opens the selected album or folder in Photos.
* **Remove (album/folder) From Favorites**: Removes the designated item from the favorite list.
* **Clear Recent Items**: Removes all entries from the Recent Items list.
* **New Album**: Creates a new album.
* **New Folder**: Creates a new folder.
* **Reload**: Reload the list of items from Photos.

## Other Commands

* **Purchase:** Open the Purchase window. This menu option does not appear if you are on a subscription plan or have purchased the Lifetime Unlock.
* **Settings**: Opens the AlbumFiler Settings window.
* **About AlbumFiler**: Opens the AlbumFiler window.
* **Visit Website**: Opens a browser to albumfiler.com.
* **Quit**: Quits the **AlbumFiler** application.