docs: def _ask_how_many():
      """
      Ask user if they want to load in one file or do a batch process of a whole directory. Default to batch "m" mode.
      :return str: Path or none
      """
      batch = True
      invalid = True
      _option = ""
  
      try:
          while invalid:
              print("\nChoose a loading option:\n1. Select specific file(s)\n2. Load entire folder")
              _option = input("Option: ")
              # these are the only 2 valid options. if this is true, then stop prompting
              if _option in ["1", "2"]:
                  invalid = False
          # indicate whether to leave batch on or turn off
          if _option == "1":
              batch = False
      except Exception:
          logger_directory.info("_askHowMany: Couldn't get a valid input from the user.")
  
      return batch