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Using Bulk Edit

The Bulk Edit feature allows you to make changes to multiple names or records simultaneously.

With the Bulk Edit feature, you can:

  • Change/update a field to a selected value
  • Add or remove a Tag
  • Archive their information

This action applies the changes to all of the names you have checked on the People screen.

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Making Bulk Edits


Below is a step-by-step guide for making bulk edits:

Step 1. Check Names

Scroll through the list of names in your database and click the checkbox to the left of each name for which you want to make an edit. After checking the box next to the names you want to work with, select the "Actions" button on the People Screen to access the Bulk Edit window.

Bulk Edit

Step 2. Select Your Changes

The Bulk Edit window presents you with several choices:

First, you have the option to change a field's value for all checked names. You can choose from several built-in fields, plus many of your user-defined fields.

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The following options give you the ability to add or remove a Tag from the profiles of everyone you selected.

The last option archives the checked names.

Bulk Edit Screen

Step 3. Apply Changes

Once you can make your selection, click the "Apply Changes to ALL Checked Names" button. Then type "Yes" in the following window.

Notice that the red box around the "Apply Changes to ALL Checked Names" button lets you know how many records this action will be applied to. You should always double-check to make sure this number matches what you're expecting.

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Smart Lists

Using a Smart List can help speed up your selection process. You can choose a specific Tag to display, or just names that meet the criteria of one of your Smart Lists, instead of manually scrolling through the list checking and unchecking names. See our Smart List article › to learn more.

Double-check the names you select

The Bulk Edit operations will apply to every checked name on the People Screen. You can use the 'Check All' and 'Check None' buttons to quickly add or remove checkmarks, or you can manually check and uncheck names. Do this before applying any changes using the Bulk Edit feature.

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