Add functionality to select several entities with one search

[paarriagadap]

Core problem

When we search for a text in the entity selector, it is not possible to pick more than one option since the search restarts after the first pick. It would be nice to have the option for cases like America, Africa, Europe, or Asia, where there are commonly multiple subregions. Also, for regions defined with the source between parentheses so we don't need to type for each one of them.

Proposed solution

A possible solution could be to implement a multiple selection by holding the Shift button in the keyboard, similar to the hidden option available for maps.

Context

Original Slack conversation here.

Two examples of the current configuration here:

Screen.Recording.2024-05-29.at.16.58.53.mov

Screen.Recording.2024-05-29.at.16.57.10.mov

[Nikhilpra17]

Hi! I’d like to work on this issue. I believe the proposed solution of implementing multiple selection using the Shift key would enhance the user experience. Could you please assign this issue to me? I’ll start working on it and keep you updated on my progress. Thanks!

[marcelgerber]

Hi @Nikhilpra17, yes, please feel free to work on this easy, and reach out to me if you become stuck along the way.

The Shift-Click solution sounds like a good approach.