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expand all

to open every collapsed section, group, or branch in a document, list, or other view so that all nested content is shown

In plain English

This means showing content that is currently hidden inside folded parts of a view. It opens each closed section at every level, so the full structure becomes visible.

In context

Here, "expand all" denotes an action that opens every collapsed group or section so its nested content is shown.

Situation
Using dashboards, tables, filters, sorting, views, and bulk controls
What it communicates
offers opening every collapsed group or section

Meaning limits

The term itself does not say how the opening is triggered or what kind of view it appears in.

Examples

“She expanded all, opening every folded section down to the deepest subpoints.”

Core meaning

“Before comparing the entries, expand all so the hidden items under each group are visible.”

In context

  • collapse all Opposite

    It refers to the reverse view state change: hiding all nested content by closing every open item.

  • expand Broader Term

    It names the same kind of opening action without the meaning of every item.