diff --git a/qt/aqt/sidebar.py b/qt/aqt/sidebar.py
index d39cb057d..247ce2730 100644
--- a/qt/aqt/sidebar.py
+++ b/qt/aqt/sidebar.py
@@ -400,7 +400,7 @@ class SidebarTreeView(QTreeView):
             drag_drop_mode = QAbstractItemView.NoDragDrop
             edit_triggers = QAbstractItemView.EditKeyPressed
         elif tool == SidebarTool.EDIT:
-            selection_mode = QAbstractItemView.SingleSelection
+            selection_mode = QAbstractItemView.ExtendedSelection
             drag_drop_mode = QAbstractItemView.InternalMove
             edit_triggers = cast(
                 QAbstractItemView.EditTriggers,