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[Placeholder] Selection rectangle

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0. Needs triage design enhancement feature: files
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Description

Add ability to select files and photos apps by dragging a selection rectangle
cc @nextcloud/designers

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Research direction

Start by clarifying the selection-rectangle behavior with the Nextcloud designers and determine how it should work in both the Files and Photos apps. Inspect the existing selection interactions in those apps, then define completion criteria covering dragging, selected items, and the final user experience.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
design, frontend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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