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Star Ratings

Typically, star ratings are used to rate the quality of photographs.

See the chart below for a summary of the ways you can set the star ratings.

Auto Advance

When setting star ratings, use Auto Advance.

Press the Caps Lock key.

Then, when you set a star rating, the next thumbnail is automatically selected.

Remember to turn off the Caps Lock key when finished!

Star Ratings Chart

On Tool Bar?	Yes
Keyboard Shortcuts	0 = No stars 1 = ★ 2 = ★★t 3 = ★★★ 4 = ★★★★ 5 = ★★★★★
Right Click Menu	Yes
Menu on Top of the Screen	Photo > Set Rating
On Thumbnail Border?	Yes
Other & Related Methods	Click on a star to delete it. Click & hold, and drag on the stars from left-to-right to select. Press the Caps-lock key to engage Auto Advance. Press the Caps-lock key to engage Auto Advance.

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