--- title: Selecting Multiple Records in TYPO3 v11 url: "https://b13.com/knowledge/multi-record-selection" description: "Edit the metadata of multiple files at once. No way? Yes way! TYPO3 Version 11 makes managing multiple records a breeze. Check out why we love Multi-Record-Selection in #9 in our series of 13 Things We Love About TYPO3 v11." image: "https://b13.com/fileadmin/_processed_/9/1/csm_multi-select_191-1_f42f576619.png" date: 2022-06-13 modified: 2026-08-19 lastUpdated: 2026-08-19 --- # Selecting Multiple Records in TYPO3 v11 [ TYPO3 v11 ](https://b13.com/knowledge/typo3-v11) [ TYPO3 ](https://b13.com/knowledge/typo3) Multi Record Selection ======================== ![](https://b13.com/fileadmin/_processed_/8/5/csm_oli_e138b22557.jpg)Oliver Bartsch 25 May 2022 [ RSS Feed ](https://b13.com/rss.xml) ![A pencil and several checkboxes with checkmarks are depicted against a colorful abstract background featuring gears and circular shapes.](https://b13.com/fileadmin/_processed_/c/f/csm_multi-select_26480bedc9.webp) **Managing multiple records just got easier** This post is part of our TYPO3 Version 11 Series. We’re shining a spotlight on some of the really useful features in version 11 and why you should upgrade. - [Link Sharing in TYPO3 v11](https://b13.com/knowledge/link-sharing-in-typo3-v11) - [Direct Downloads of Assets and Media](https://b13.com/knowledge/direct-downloads-assets-and-media) - [New CLI commands and better automation for Continuous Integration](https://b13.com/knowledge/new-cli-commands-better-automation-for-continuous-integration) - [Resizable Navigation Area in TYPO3](https://b13.com/knowledge/resizable-navigation-area-in-typo3) - [Multi-factor authentication ](https://b13.com/knowledge/multi-factor-authentication-in-typo3-11) - [Search & Filter for Folders and Assets](https://b13.com/knowledge/search-filter-for-folders-and-assets) - [Limit allowed attempts for logins in TYPO3 v11 ](https://b13.com/knowledge/limit-allowed-attempts-for-logins-in-typo3-v11) - [Show Columns Selector in List View and File List View](https://b13.com/knowledge/show-columns-selector-in-list-view-and-file-list-view) - **[Multi Record Selection](https://b13.com/knowledge/multi-record-selection)** - [Keyboard Navigation for Module Menu & Context Menu](https://b13.com/knowledge/keyboard-navigation-for-module-menu-context-menu) - [Workspaces Improvements](https://b13.com/blog/workspaces-improvements) - [Consistent UX makes selecting items more intuitive](https://b13.com/knowledge/consistent-ux-makes-selecting-items-more-intuitive) - [New TCA types in TYPO3 version 11](https://b13.com/knowledge/new-tca-types-in-typo3-version-11) TYPO3 provides quite a few modules with record listings. Most popular are the “List”, “Filelist” and “Workspaces” modules. Previous TYPO3 versions provided rudimentary functionality for managing multiple records in some modules. But it had a few drawbacks: it was clunky for editors to use, it was bound to the clipboard functionality and to top it off, it was not accessible via the keyboard. v11 has rethought the way we manage multiple records by introducing the Multi-Record-Selection component. Providing the ability to perform various actions on multiple records at once, this feature is available across modules, making for a consistent backend user experience. Where to find? ---------------- You will find the Multi-Record Selection functionality in the following modules: - List - Filelist - Workspaces - Recycler - Scheduler Additionally, the Multi-Record-Selection is also available in the Record- and File-Browser. How it works -------------- Previously, there was a checkbox at the end of each record row that you could use to add files to the clipboard. In v11, a new column with a checkbox is displayed at the beginning of each record row (similar to other systems you may be familiar with, like GMail). Click a checkbox or the row itself to select a record. Once selected, related actions (depending on the module and the selected record) appear above and/or below the record listing. Those actions can then be executed for the current selection. Most common actions are **Edit**, **Transfer to clipboard** and **Delete**. ![Table displaying localization options for various headers, including "Press," "Impressions," and "Login," with checkboxes for selection and language options for English, Korean, French, and German.](https://b13.com/fileadmin/_processed_/b/9/csm_MRS_multi-select_ec2de1e906.webp) Two records selected in the List module **Our special tip:** In the “single-table view”, you can use the “Edit this field” button, displayed next to each column header, to edit a single field for all currently selected records. To manage the available fields, use the new [Columns Selector](https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1SKD1A8GDlQDvj91MWH17oqOOelVmdrzkQWarct7gDsI/edit). ![Table displaying various records with options to edit, transfer, or delete. The records include "Press," "Impressions," and "Login," with localization options for English, Korean, and German.](https://b13.com/fileadmin/_processed_/c/4/csm_MRS_Sigle-Field-Edit_319e6aa6e2.webp) Edit single field for current selection The selection actions will help you get comfortable with large listings. The **Check all**, **Uncheck all** and **Toggle selection** actions, located in the drop-down menu on the checkbox column header, always target the whole listing. ![User interface displaying options for managing selections, including "Check all," "Uncheck all," and "Toggle selection," along with a list of items labeled "Header" and "Login" in multiple languages.](https://b13.com/fileadmin/_processed_/2/4/csm_MRS_selection-action_60c1ac886c.webp) Selection actions in the drop-down menu Filelist ---------- The Filelist module in particular benefits from the new component, since it’s now possible for editors to edit the metadata of multiple files at once. At b13, we frequently use this feature when uploading new sets of images for our blog posts to directly add the title, alt and description properties. Additionally, the **Download** action can be used to [export custom selections of assets](https://b13.com/blog/direct-downloads-assets-and-media). ![Three file names listed: "underground.jpg," "telephone_box.jpg," and "bus_lane.jpg," along with their respective sizes and control options.](https://b13.com/fileadmin/_processed_/a/3/csm_MRS_filelist-multi-select_1e41524959.webp) Two records selected in the Filelist module Accessibility --------------- Accessibility is important to the TYPO3 community. Version 11 equipped the Multi-Record-Selection component with proper keyboard support. To further increase the usability, common keyboard shortcuts are available as well. When holding the “Shift” key while selecting a record, all records in the range of the last selected record and the current one are selected / deselected. Tip: ------ With the “Option” (macOS) / “Ctrl” (Windows / Linux) key, you can invert the current selection. There are two visual indicators to show that records are selected: a tick displays in the checkbox and the whole record row is highlighted with a color different to non-selected rows. Streamline your workflow -------------------------- If you’re working with large numbers of files or records, the Multi-Record-Selection component makes batch editing much faster. You can quickly edit, delete or copy multiple files at once. With fewer clicks to reach your goals, we are quite sure it will improve your daily workflow enormously. Do you have any questions or feedback? We’d love to hear from you! -------------------------------------------------------------------- [ Let’s connect ](https://b13.com/lets-connect) ### Written by: ![Bild von Oliver Bartsch](https://b13.com/fileadmin/_processed_/8/5/csm_oli_91751adb73.webp) Oli is a TYPO3 Core developer who loves to collaborate with teammates on new TYPO3 features and bug fixes. His essential tool: PHPStorm. Oliver Bartsch Development [ more from Oliver Bartsch ](https://b13.com/team/oliver-bartsch) Related Articles ------------------ - ![Cartoon trophy character surrounded by hands giving thumbs up and a heart gesture, set against a gear-patterned background.](https://b13.com/fileadmin/_processed_/f/7/csm_T3ppy_Design_Kit_Headerbild_b51eb9dc31.webp) ### T3ppy Gives TYPO3 a Friendly Face 06 August 2026 | Florian “Flix” Keitgen TYPO3 is powerful—but it doesn’t have to feel impersonal. Meet T3ppy, our friendly companion for the backend. 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