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Bulk Edit Not Working
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I have the same version of Microsoft Project that others are using. I just did an extensive test on the features in the Multiple Task Information dialog, and can confirm that NOTHING is working in this dialog. I tried changing the Duration for a block of tasks. No go. I tried changing the constraint type to As Soon as Possible to a block of tasks, each of which has a SNET constraint applied, and no go again. It is obvious that Microsoft has introduced a bug into Microsoft Project, and this bug NEEDS TO BE FIXED. I will report this bug to my contacts within Microsoft to see if they can get the fix moving. Thanks so much to all for reporting this.
The bulk edit feature was working, but (2) weeks ago I opened Project to edit a schedule and now the bulk edit doesn't change my calendar. I have no idea what happened to cause it to stop working.
Try this. Save the file as XML. Then re-open the XML file in Project. Note, you will lose any custom formatting with this process. This process is the first order go to for clearing file bloat or corruption.
If it does not help, create a new project with just a few tasks and try the bulk edit on the Task Calendar field. Does that work?
John
- John,
I saved the file as an XML. Closed the program. Then reopened the XML file. This process did not fix the problem.
I then opened a blank document, created a few tasks and tried a bulk edit. This did not work either.
Is there a setting that needs to change? Will I need to delete the app fully and reinstall a new version?The only option I thought might have an impact on this is the "edit directly in cell" found under, File > Options > Advanced group > Edit, but I tried turning that on and off and it didn't make any difference on my installation. But, if that option is off for you, you could try turning it on.
What is the version and build of your Project 2019 Pro? Mine is:
version 2308 (build 16731.20234 CTR)
Could you show us a screen shot of your selection that you are trying to bulk edit?
John
My "edit directly in cell" box is already checked. I did unclick/click it to see if it made a difference, but the end result is the same.
My version is 2308 (Build 16731.20234 CTR).
A screen shot is attached. It doesn't matter if I try to edit Task Name, Calendar, Duration, etc. No change is made after clicking "OK".