#12

It would be nice if we could select multiple notes at a time to move them between folders/delete them. I know this has been requested before, but it was in the ‘Plugin ideas’ section, so I do not know if it has been seen. It has also been a pretty long time and it seems like it still has not been implemented, even though this seems like a pretty obvious feature to have.

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#13

Why not simply use an OS file explorer/manager?

#14

I mean, I guess I could do that, but I do not think I should have to switch between obsidian and file explorer just to move some notes.

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#15

For me, it adds no friction and my file managers will always be more powerful than anything that could be added to Obsidian.

But then, I think of Obsidian as something to work with files rather than a program that contains notes - and I use other programs with those files anyway.

Would be an easy thing to add in a plugin.

#16

Because that doesn’t automatically update your backlinks, like moving in the File panel does.

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#17

When I tested it the backlinks were retained.

That’s on Windows, but I’m not sure why it wouldn’t be the same with the other OSs.

#18

You are likely using Shortest Path When Possible, in which case it would usually continue to work.

This assumption breaks if you have any links to notes with conflicting names in different folders, or are using a full path link setting in your prefs or have any existing links with full paths written.

#19

Since I work with files I expect my file names to be unique; UIDs matter. Database systems create their own and hide them; files push the onus onto the user.

I prefer shortest path, but found backlinks working with any path preference when I tested. Surprised me a bit, and I can’t say whether that was a one off since I don’t usually use those settings.

I never manually write full paths into notes because it introduces a rigidity that easily breaks things.

#20

Today, a couple of us in the general discord forum were talking about being able to ‘bulk’ move notes in the sidebar without having to do it in the vault system file. @cotemaxime did say they’d kindly get on it when doing some updates to the sidebar which I will patiently wait for.

Thank you @cotemaxime

@elmsfeuer

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#21

I’m going to chime on on this feature request. @joshuawilliam described it well. I’ve asked about this in DISCORD community. It’s a UI behavior for file management that we’re all so familiar with on the Mac and Windows. Often I’m writing and just crafting ideas at a fast pace. Over time I realize folders are needed for grouping and then certain files need to moved around for better organization. it’s part of the creation process.

Thanks for Listening.
Tom Austin TX

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#22

This will be available in v0.10.0

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#23

Is it documented anywhere how to do this?
I’m on 0.11.13. I was trying to move all the note files with a certain tag to a folder and couldn’t figure out how to do it. I was only able to select one note at a time.

#24

press shift+click?

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#25

Thanks for the answer. Unfortunately, it doesn’t solve my problem.
That selects from item A to item B. What I want to do is to select several items at abitrary positions (i.e. what is commonly achieved through ctr+click).

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#26

Yeah, that’s not yet implemented. I think you can open more specific feature request, since this request have been archived.

For work around. I think you can use windows explorer.

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#27

Moving files in explorer will not update links.

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#28

I think links still works, if you use relative link in link and files settings.

#29

I’ve figured out, that Alt+click is working just as you described — you can select multiple files from the file explorer and drag them to create links at once!

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#30

Alt + Click does not work for me - or several other things I tried.

+1 multiple file select for ease of moving

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#31

hmm, it should. What version of Obsidian (including the installer version), and what OS are you using?