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Chapter 5
Changing File Properties and Formats
This chapter deals with the supported file properties and formats in Sound Forge® Pro software and discusses file summary information.
Editing file properties
When you open or create a file, its properties are displayed in the first four boxes of the status bar at the bottom of the Sound Forge
workspace. The file properties are sample rate, bit depth, channels, and length.
Sample Rate
Bit Depth Channels
Total Length
CD Time Remaining Free Storage
Note:
The CD Time Remaining box is displayed only when CD tracks exist in the active data window.
Double-click the Sample Rate, Bit Depth, Channels, or Total Length box in the status bar to edit properties quickly.
Note:
You cannot modify file properties for musical instrument files.
Editing file properties in the File Properties window
You can edit file properties in the File Properties window.
1.
From the View menu, choose File Properties. The File Properties window appears.
Tip:
You can also access the File Properties window by performing either of the following actions:
• Right-click the waveform display and choose Properties.
• Press Alt+Enter.
2.
Edit the file properties as needed.
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