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Select multiple tree nodes

Select multiple tree nodes with the Control key and apply allowed bulk actions such as flag, not applicable and delete.

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Select multiple tree nodes

Tree Nodes Working Papers Updated: 02 Aug 2026 Tags: multi select, control key, multiple nodes, bulk delete, bulk flag, not applicable

Select multiple tree nodes

Overview

File Explorer can allow more than one tree node to be selected at the same time.

Use this when you need to apply the same action to several nodes.

How to select multiple nodes

  1. Hold the Control key.
  2. Click each tree node you want to select.
  3. Release the Control key when finished.

If you click a different node without holding Control, the previous multi-selection is cleared and the clicked node becomes the selected node.

Allowed bulk actions

When more than one node is selected, only certain actions can be used:

  • Flag or unflag selected nodes
  • Mark as not applicable or clear not applicable
  • Delete selected nodes
  • Permanently delete selected recycle bin nodes where allowed

Actions not allowed with multiple selection

Most single-node actions cannot be used when more than one node is selected. If you choose an action that is not supported, the app shows an error message.

Clear selection

Use Clear Selection to remove all selected nodes.

Tips

  • Use multi-select carefully when deleting nodes.
  • Check selected nodes before applying a bulk action.
  • Clear the selection when you finish the bulk action.
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