# Add library options for mixed media

**URL:** <https://forums.plex.tv/t/add-library-options-for-mixed-media/846626>\
**Category:** Feature Suggestions\
**Tags:** library-management\
**Created:** [July 7, 2023, 1:30pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/add-library-options-for-mixed-media/846626 "2023-07-07T13:30:51Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![Ezekial66](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/f07891/32.png) [@Ezekial66](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Ezekial66)\
**Post date:** [July 7, 2023, 1:30pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/add-library-options-for-mixed-media/846626/1 "2023-07-07T13:30:51Z")

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Currently I have a few tabs for non-typical media such as documentaries, comedy series, etc.

I like to have these in a separate tab as opposed to part of the main content libraries. However Plex only allows me to choose Movies or Shows for a tab option, so I need to have separate tabs for film documentaries vs series documentaries.

I would really like to see an option where you can have a tab with mixed content, both series and films. I had it on Emby in the past and it was an awesome set up.

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**Author:** ![OttoKerner](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/ottokerner/32/10079_2.png) [@OttoKerner](https://forums.plex.tv/u/OttoKerner)\
**Post date:** [July 7, 2023, 1:32pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/add-library-options-for-mixed-media/846626/2 "2023-07-07T13:32:34Z")

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A request for the same feature exists already, and it has more votes.

> [@\[Feature Request\] Libraries that have a mix of TV shows & Movies](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-libraries-that-have-a-mix-of-tv-shows-movies/100433/1):
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> I would like to see a library where your TV shows and Movies are listed/categorized under a sigle library. &nbsp; For example, I have a bunch of military documentaries that are known Movies and TV show series (i.e. Restrepo --\> movie, and Off To War --\> tv series). &nbsp;I keep them in a single folder listed as "military documentaries". &nbsp;When I create the library, I can only choose one type or the other if I want proper categorization and display (i.e. box art, information, etc.). &nbsp;If I select it as "Ho…

Therefore this one is closed, to prevent spreading the votes across several threads, even though they vote for the same (or at least very similar thing).

Votes are given back to the users who voted on this request. Please think of re-voting in the other thread if you still want it.

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**Author:** ![OttoKerner](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/ottokerner/32/10079_2.png) [@OttoKerner](https://forums.plex.tv/u/OttoKerner)\
**Post date:** [July 7, 2023, 1:32pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/add-library-options-for-mixed-media/846626/3 "2023-07-07T13:32:37Z")

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