Bulk Edit Not Working

[Kdekruif]

I would like to bulk edit tasks, specifically the Task Calendar. 

I highlight multiple rows (2 or more), select Information -> Advanced -> Calendar and then pick a calendar, but no changes are made after clicking "OK".  This process used to work for making batch edits, but for some reason no longer makes the changes, regardless if it is  Calendar, Name, Dates, Durations, etc. 

I have closed the program. I have opened multiple files. Same result each time.

Please advise.

[#2]

I have reported the problem, the task information form is working incorrectly
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/project/changing-task-information-for-multiple-tasks-microsof...

[#3]

Hi @Dale_HowardMVP 

Look at this image. Somebody of Microsoft Support saying that this is not a bug (LOL). I'm in a battle to prevent them from closing the case saying that this feature never existed before...

[#4]

All --

I confirmed this morning with my contact in the Microsoft Project product support team that this "feature" is most definitely a BUG. Microsoft is definitely aware of the bug and is actively working on a fix. I am not aware of when the fix will be released, but it is in the works anyway. Hope this update helps.

[#5]

On November 6, 2023, after this community has classified it as a Bug, the response to me from Microsoft support is literally "I would like to inform you that we have checked it at our end and found that it is not possible to make bulk changes in duration of tasks in Project professional. We have also checked with our senior peers and there is no bug going on..." 🙂

[#6]

rbuzeta,
Unfortunately the people at Microsoft support you are talking do simply do not know what they are talking about. The information you are being given is WRONG. The support people are correct on one thing, "it is not possible to make bulk changes", because it IS a bug and per Dale's response, it is being worked by Project developers.

John

[#7]

Hi @John-project
It's a BUG, for me there is no doubt about that. Apparently the support people who wrote in response to my report don't seem to know what they're talking about, I agree with that too. It has not been my intention to contradict, in any way, the expressions that say that it is a bug, since it is obvious that it is. I only thought it was important that the community know that, more than a month after this bug was detected, a solution has not yet been deployed and, on the other hand, there is a person who signs as Microsoft Support who affirms that this is not a bug (sadly). However, despite the written communications to my email, I appreciate your clarifications, I prefer to think that this forum has better information than the Support people, I choose to believe that the people at Microsoft are already working on it and I will wait for the deployment of the solution. Thx again.

[#8]

I have the same issue. Nothing works when trying to update several tasks at the same time.

[#9]

John,
I tried the method suggested and it works for some fields, but if I want to change certain fields (like the constraint type), then using the CTRL+D will not work. Any update on fixing this bug?
I am adding the (Constrain Type) column and dragging it down (if possible), but sometimes the rows are not continuous, so the resolution of the issue is still very valuable for some of us.

[#10]

Sandra_Kienitz,
Understood. A fix has not yet been released. I suggest you use the workaround I cited in my response on Sept 25 until the fix is released.
John

[#11]

Sandra_Kienitz,
I just tried the fill down method on the Constraint Type field in a master file and on another single file and they both work fine. It even works on a filtered set. How exactly did you do it when it didn't work?

John

[#12]

Thank you for providing this workaround! It helped me to update the task calendar for multiple tasks at once.

Is there also a way to bulk change the task type? I can't use the same workaround since I can't add a column for this field.

Thanks and best regards!

[#13]

bo_gu --

The real name for the Task Type field is actually just Type. Hope this helps.

[#14]

@Kdekruif 

Looks like no fix has been issued yet. Verifying that I've got the identical issue. CNTL+D (same as Excel) seems like a half-solution for adjacent tasks but changing any of the Task Information properties (SHIFT+F2) across multiple tasks still does NOT work.

To Microsoft: Please fix! 

[#15]

@Dale_HowardMVP 

Perfect, thanks a lot! With this info, I can bulk change the type as well 🙂

[#16]

According to new information received from Microsoft support staff, it is estimated that the solution to this BUG could be deployed on December 12, 2023

[#17]

rbuzeta,
I guess the "new information" is the Microsoft support staff finally admitting it is really a bug 🙂
John

[#18]

@rbuzeta I have trained literally thousands of people on this feature over the years. What Microsoft are saying is complete BS. This worked before. Since the update in October it stopped working and needs to be fixed. I have worked with MS Project for over 30 years. Don't take this BS from MS support - they simply don't know what they are taking about. If its possible to revert to an earlier vession (pre-October) then do so. Then it should work fine. 

[#19]

Oh look - its Dec 13th & still no fix! 😞

[#20]

@Kdekruif 

Good news!
I just checked that the latest update to Project Professional, version: Microsoft® Project® Online Desktop Client MSO (Version 2312 Build 16.0.17126.20078) 64-bit, fixes and restores the functionality of replacing selected task values, through Task Information dialog box (Task Information).
In addition to the automatic update, I remind you that you can try the update in bar menu > File > Account > Update Options > Update Now
Ignacio

[#21]

@Ignacio_Martin 

Be advised that this update is NOT yet available for the non-subscription desktop version of Project.

John