nextcloud / nextcloud/server

Drag and drop to tag

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0. Needs triage enhancement feature: files feature: tags
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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
Difficulty to use tags, they are very difficult to access. Sometimes you need to open 3 menus in order to assign a tag and they are difficult to find for new users.
There are also very different ways to assign tags in different apps.

  • In files
  • In photos
  • In mail

Describe the solution you'd like
On the side panel, drag and drop the current selection on the things you want to tag on the tag

Describe alternatives you've considered
This prevents from having lots of tags but makes it intuitive and easy to tag

Additional context
Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here.
317212203-8bc18f62-e85d-4e4a-bdf8-75d1abb88dbf

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Research direction

Start by comparing the existing tagging flows in files, photos, and mail, then review how the side panel handles the current selection. Done means the selected items can be dragged onto a tag from the side panel in each listed area, with an intuitive flow for new users.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
php
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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