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# Bulk edit multiple tasks

## Overview: bulk edit multiple tasks

Bulk edit updates many active tasks in one action, which is used when you need the same status, detail change, or delete across a batch of punch list items or issues.

For spreadsheet import, see Import Tasks from Excel.

* Your role must allow you to edit the assigned tasks.
* You can find the menu at **Punch list items and Tasks** - **Menu** - **Bulk edit many tasks**.
* This changes status and details on every selected task at once.

|| Users who can edit their assigned tasks can use bulk edit on those tasks.

## How to bulk edit multiple tasks

1. Go to **Punch list items and Tasks** in the left sidebar.
2. Click the **Menu** icon.
3. Select **Bulk edit many tasks**.
4. Select the tasks to edit by checking the boxes on the left.
5. Click any one of the selected tasks to open the bulk edit view and make your changes.

![Screenshot: Bulk edit multiple tasks - Steps 1, 2 and 3](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/e/a/2/c/ea2cfd7bb6130800/image_xw74dp.png)

![Screenshot: Bulk edit multiple tasks - Step - 4](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/e/a/2/c/ea2cfd7bb6130800/image_pzbpax.png)

![Screenshot: Bulk edit multiple tasks - Step - 5](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/e/a/2/c/ea2cfd7bb6130800/image_1gtr02m.png)

## Results: bulk edit multiple tasks

* All selected tasks receive the same changes
* Status updates such as Closed appear immediately in the list
* A green highlight can confirm completed tasks in the view

## Troubleshooting: bulk edit multiple tasks

| Problem | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Bulk edit option not visible | Your role or user group cannot edit these tasks | Ask a **Manager** or **Admin** to raise your role or adjust group edit rights |
| Changes did not apply to all tasks | Some tasks were not selected | Reselect the task checkboxes and run bulk edit again |
| Cannot edit a task | Task is closed or not active | Reopen the task, then include it in bulk edit |