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Bulk Edit Not Working
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.
- All --
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.
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!
- Kdekruif,
It works for me (Project 2019 Pro). What version of Project are you using?
John- I am using Professional 2019.
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.- Kdekruif,
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
It seems that the multitasking option is not possible, if there are several tasks scheduled in manually mode.
Regards.
I have done the same procedure of updating fields in Project Professional Multiple Task selection with version 2307, 2308 and 2309 (the latest update), and it does not work, independently of the Task mode (Manually or Auto).
Regards.
- Has anyone found a solution for this? I'm having the same issue after updating to Windows 11... Thanks!
Solution? Yes, follow the procedure I outlined in my response on 25 September (above). As far as trying to use bulk editing via Task Information, I'm afraid you'll have to wait for a future update. The issue has been highlighted to Microsoft.
John
- Thanks for the quick reply, John! It worked 🙂
If I may, I will just include another step in case someone else is trying to bulk edit the Task Calendars. The fill down will not work if you try to copy the calendar by selecting the
"Indicator" column. You need to add the column "Task Calendar" and follow the procedure John mentioned.
- I have reported the problem, the task information form is working incorrectly
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/project/changing-task-information-for-multiple-tasks-microsoft-project/m-p/3970499 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
IgnacioBe advised that this update is NOT yet available for the non-subscription desktop version of Project.
John
Kdekruif I had the same issue and realised that it was because in my bulk selection, summary tasks were included. This process was working just fine before but then it just stopped. Upon multiple attempts I noticed that I could only bulk edit when no summary task was selected. So whenever I needed to edit all tasks from "Fixed Work" to "Fixed Duration" for example, I had to first untick the "Summary Tasks" box in the "Gantt Chart Format", bulk edit all tasks, then tick the "Summary Tasks" box again. It worked for even calendars.
Regardless of the field referenced in the Multiple Task information tabs, for value replacement to occur, either the project summary task, or all summary tasks, or none, must be deselected, an error appeared in this regard, preventing any application of value replacement for multiple selected tasks, which did not occur before.
In December 2023, this error was fixed with the version updates published by Microsoft, as I already mentioned in this same thread on December 18 of the same year.
In any case, your observation is appreciated.Ignacio
