How do I convert a person keyword back into a normal keyword?

[porpeller]

Hi, I mistakenly converted a keyword to a "person" keyword and now I need to convert it back to normal. I tried ti delete the keyword and create a new one with the same name, but it is tagged as "person keyword" as well. Can someone help me? Thank you in advance!

[johnrellis · Accepted solution]

In the Keyword List panel, right-click the keyword and do Edit Keyword Tag. Uncheck Person.

[porpeller]

Thank you!

[peterw42625638]

I tried that way - but the images are earlierer than 2008. Used version CC 2019 latest update. sometimes the described way is ok. But sometimes not. Why???? A problem between images 2007 and CC 20129? Who can help me? Thank you.

[johnrellis]

sometimes the described way is ok. But sometimes not. Why???? A problem between images 2007 and CC 20129? Who can help me?

To test my understanding, you have a keyword marked as Person that you'd like to convert to a non-Person keyword.  Can you describe in detail exactly what happens when you try the steps above: Re: How do I convert a person keyword back into a normal keyword?

[peterw42625638]

Hello johnrellis,

thank you for answering.

I have some images from 2009 and earlierer with keywords - processed with Photoshop version that time. Today I am working with CC 2019 latest edition.

I have renamed higher-ranking keywords and saved. If I open older images the old higher-ranked keywords with the lower-ranked keywords shown together. Then I want to change them in the new higher-ranking keywords.  Somestimes I can delete the old keywords and use the new onces. Very often the old keywords stay then the keywords are shown in the old higher-ranked name and under the new one also. If I delete the old - they are deleted in the new ranking too. What can I do that the keywords stay only in the new "higher-ranked keyword".

Thank you

Peter

[johnrellis]

Could you provide screenshots of the Keyword List and the Keywording panels to show in detail what you're referring to?  I'm not entirely sure from your description...

[peterw42625638]

certainly - These is the list after saving. The old keyword was deleted before. If you open the image again - the new and the old are marked!! The old one was deleted????

Maybe it will help you

[johnrellis]

From the screenshot, it looks like you're viewing the keywords in Bridge, and you mentioned editing with Photoshop CC 2019.  You've posted in the Lightroom forum, so I think you should repost (with the screenshot) in the Photoshop forum: Photoshop