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# Batch edit folders with custom PowerShell commands

In Remote Desktop Manager, to edit several or all folders in a specific vault, you have to use the [Advanced search](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/view/search/advanced/) feature.

1. Go to ***View – Search – Advanced search*** (or access it using the <kbd>F11</kbd> keyboard shortcut).

   ![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/RDMW2054_2024_2.png)
2. Set the first search condition to ***Connection type***, then further specify the ***Folder*** type in the second drop-down menu.

   ![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/RDMW2055_2024_2.png)
3. Click ***Search***.
4. Select the folders you want to edit in the results.
   * Use <kbd>Shift</kbd>+click to select several folders one at a time.
   * Use <kbd>Ctrl</kbd>+<kbd>A</kbd> to select all the folders at once.
5. Right-click on your selection and select ***Edit – Edit (special actions)***.

   ![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/RDMW2056_2024_2.png)
6. Select the ***Custom PowerShell command*** special action, then click ***Execute***.

   ![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/RDMW2057_2024_2.png)
7. Enter your PowerShell command then click ***Ok***.

The command will run on all folders and edit them accordingly.


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