How To: SharePoint 2007 Multiple File Check In / Check Out

So you uploaded a handful (or a few hundred) files to SharePoint 2007 and can't find a way to do a mass check-in for the documents. This tutorial will show you how to avoid checking in these files one at a time using the Manage Content and Structure Feature.

It is a very easy to use browser interface that allows you to move items and yes, check in and out multiple documents. To get to this feature we will use the Site Actions Menu. 

Please note you must have the proper permissions (contribution at least) and you will not see all the options from the screen shots below if you do not have full control to the Site Collection.

1. Open the SharePoint Site. The Site Actions button is in the top right hand corner. Click 'Site Actions and Manage Content and Structure'.
2. Navigate to the Document Library and folder containing the documents you wish to check in and click on it to expose the documents to the right.
3. Now if you haven’t seen this check box before it simply selects all the boxes in the view. Click this select all in view or simply check the ones you need to check in or out.
4. Highlights your selections
5. Now using the Actions Menu select Check In or Out depending on your task

Now you have successfully checked in or out multiple documents!