From 25edc49cb296cbecb9946ba6e0eae7e5fa715334 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Gary Ritchie Date: Sat, 4 Apr 2026 15:15:08 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] update README with details on delete functionality --- README.md | 9 +++++---- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 09db2ff..e5e3580 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,8 +1,8 @@ # Bulk Properties -An [Obsidian](https://obsidian.md) plugin that lets you bulk edit a property across multiple files in your vault. +An [Obsidian](https://obsidian.md) plugin that lets you bulk edit properties on, or delete, multiple files in your vault. -This plugin uses a checkbox property (default: `selected`) to track which files are selected. Check the box on the files you want to edit, run the command, and update a property across all of them at once. Works well with Obsidian Bases, where the selection property can be displayed as a checkbox column. +This plugin uses a checkbox property (default: `selected`) to track which files are selected. Check the box on the files you want to work with, run the command, then update a property across all of them at once or move them to the trash. Works well with Obsidian Bases, where the selection property can be displayed as a checkbox column. **Note:** The plugin operates on all files in the vault that have the selection property checked, not just files visible in a particular Base. Make sure to uncheck the selection property on files you don't want to modify. @@ -21,8 +21,9 @@ Before using the command, configure the plugin in **Settings → Bulk Properties 2. Check the box on each file you want to bulk edit. 3. Open the bulk edit dialog from the ribbon icon, the **Bulk edit selected files** command, or the editor right-click menu. 4. Review the file checklist — uncheck any files you don't want to modify, or re-check files you do. -5. Choose a property from the dropdown, enter the new value, and select **Update**. For multi-value properties (Aliases, List, Tags), choose an action: **Merge** adds new values to existing ones, **Replace** overwrites the current values, and **Delete** removes matching values. -6. Optionally disable **Deselect when finished** to keep the files selected after the update. +5. Choose a property from the dropdown, enter the new value, and select **Update properties**. For multi-value properties (Aliases, List, Tags), choose an action: **Merge** adds new values to existing ones, **Replace** overwrites the current values, and **Delete** removes matching values. +6. To delete the checked files instead, select **Delete selected files**. After a confirmation prompt, the files are moved to the trash using your Obsidian trash preference (**Settings → Files and links → Deleted files**). +7. Optionally disable **Deselect when finished** to keep the files selected after the update. ## Commands