Allow opening the Merge Editor for multiple selected files simultaneously

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Since Jun 26, 2026.

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When resolving a large number of merge conflicts, opening files one by one to launch the Merge Editor becomes tedious. Currently, if multiple files with merge conflicts are selected in the Source Control view, there is no option to batch-open them into Merge Editor tabs.

I would like the ability to multi-select files under the "Merge Changes" section in the Source Control panel, right-click, and see an option like "Open in Merge Editor" (or have the default double-click/Enter key open the Merge Editor for all selected files).

This would significantly speed up the workflow for developers handling complex rebases or merges with dozens of conflicting files, allowing them to queue up their workspace quickly.

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