Data view: Bulk actions

[jameskoster]

Here are some refinements we can make to the current bulk edit experience in data views:

Add floating bulk actions toolbar

Another mouse-user power tool to try is the floating bulk-action toolbar. This enables primary actions to be applied across the selection in a single click.

Click-to-select

As a power tool for mouse users it would be nice if clicks registered inside a table row/grid card would trigger selection. This eliminates the need to hit the checkbox directly which is a useful affordance for those with reduced motor skills. Interactive elements should still take priority. IE clicking an action button would perform the action and not select the item.

• Grid layout: [Data Views] Grid layout keyboard/mouse interaction changes #58802
• Table layout

[ntsekouras]

👋 Any current designs for this? Additionally, we'll need some thinking about how multi selection will look like in other views, like grid.

[youknowriad]

@jorgefilipecosta what's remaining here, can we close this one?

[jameskoster]

@youknowriad @jorgefilipecosta I think we have some outstanding items:

1. In the templates table, we need to explain why some bulk actions cannot be applied to all records. This needs some design.
2. Bulk actions in Grid layout – where does the checkbox live, etc. This also needs a little design.
3. Try adding the floating bulk actions toolbar as a secondary affordance optimised for mouse users, this one:

We can probably close this and create follow-up issues for those, if you prefer?

[youknowriad]

I don't mind the issue being open, I just wanted some clarity. So maybe add some tasks to the issue description.

[jameskoster]

@youknowriad @jorgefilipecosta I've updated the issue to include some general refinements we can make.

In the templates table, we need to explain why some bulk actions cannot be applied to all records. This needs some design.

This one is a bit tricky and needs a dedicated exploration. I don't personally feel it's super high priority.

[jameskoster]

The floating bulk actions toolbar is under way in #59714.

The work in #59689 can theoretically unlock the ability to use the Inspector as a bulk edit interface too, e.g:

But it's worth noting that work might be better tackled separately.

[jorgefilipecosta]

I guess we can close this now, as the toolbar is available. We don't have bulk edit yet but that seems like a different task.