In WordPress, you can perform bulk edit actions for posts and pages quickly and easily.
Instead of editing each post or page, you can select all posts or pages related to the same categories and edit them all at once.
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And let’s see how to do so
WordPress Bulk Edit Actions
After login into your WordPress website, click all posts or pages
For example, if you navigate to the posts, checkmark the “Posts” under “Bulk Actions” to edit all the posts that appear on the screen.
Or select the posts that are related to the same categories.
Upon selection, click “Bulk Actions” to expand its options and select “Edit”
Now click “Apply” which is towards the left of the “Edit”.
Now you can delete the unnecessary selections under “Bulk Edit”.
Now choose the category, and primary belongs to all the posts.
You can also change the author, template, comments, status, pings, and sticky.
If you want to keep the existing settings, keep “-No Change-“
Lastly, click “Update”.
Bulk edit pages in WordPress:
After login into your WordPress website, click “Pages”
Navigate to the pages and tick mark the “pages” under “Bulk Actions” to edit all the pages that appear on the screen.
Or select the pages that are related to the same categories.
Upon selection, click “Bulk Actions” to expand its options and select “Edit”
Now click “Apply”.
Now you can delete the unnecessary selections under “Bulk Edit”.
Now choose the category, and primary belongs to all the pages.
You can also change the author, template, comments, status, pings, and sticky.
If you want to keep the existing settings, keep “-No Change-“
Lastly, click “Update”.
How to Use WordPress Bulk Edit Actions?
Instead of editing each post or page, you can select all posts or pages related to the same categories and edit them all at once to save time.
How can I access bulk edit actions in WordPress?
You can access bulk edit actions by navigating to the post or page listing screen in your WordPress admin, selecting the items you want to edit, and choosing the “Bulk Actions” dropdown menu.
What are some common bulk edit actions available in WordPress?
Common bulk edit actions include changing categories, tags, status, author, and publishing date for multiple posts or pages.
How can I undo bulk edit actions if I make a mistake?
If you make a mistake during bulk editing, you can revert the changes manually by editing each item individually or using a backup if available.
Are bulk edit actions reversible?
Bulk edit actions are reversible if you have not permanently deleted or overwritten the original content. Always back up your data before making significant changes.