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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 Group, and archive their information!

This action applies the changes to all of the names you have checked on the People screen. Follow the steps below to bulk edit.

  • Step 1. Check Names
  • Step 2. Select Your Changes
  • Step 3. Apply Changes
  • Pro Tips

Step 1. Check Names

Scroll through the list of names in your church directory and select 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 your church directory

Step 2. Select Your Changes

The Bulk Edit window presents you with several choices:

  1. Change a field's value for all selected names, including built-in and User-Defined Fields.
  2. Add or remove multiple names from a Group.
  3. Archive Multiple Names with ease.
Bulk Edit your church directory
Customize Your Database

Wes walks through creating user-defined fields in a recent webinar.

Learn More about User-Defined Fields ›
 

Step 3. Apply Changes

Once you can make your selection, select the "Apply Bulk Changes" button. Then type "Yes" in the following window.

Using Bulk Edit

Notice that it lets you know how many records this action will be applied to in your church database. You should always double-check to make sure this number matches what you're expecting.

Using Bulk Edit

Pro Tips

Smart Lists

Using a Smart List can help speed up your selection process. You can choose a specific Group 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. Learn More about Smart Lists ›

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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