Applying Flags and Colors in Impromptu Slideshow?

Before I put this up as a features request, I wanted to see if I'm simply missing how to do this. I like using the Impromptu Slideshow feature in Library to apply stars, but that's the only thing I seem to be able to apply. I would like to apply flags and/or colors while in this mode too, but I can't seem to get it to work. Is there a way currently? Why allow stars to be applied but not other methods of sorting? Am I missing a magic button or keystroke?
Curt

X, P and U for Nix, Picks and unPick. 0-9 for no stars throuhfive stars and colors through blue. No key for Purple at theis time.
Also 'T' for Toolbar and at the right of it a pulldown for what sets to functions to display on it.
Don
Don Ricklin, MacBook 1.83Ghz Duo 2 Core running 10.4.9 & Win XP, Pentax *ist D
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