Add Values to a Field in Multiple Entries Using Global Edit

Updated 3 years ago by Celina Kwan

To complete this procedure, you must have the Allow Global Edit privilege.

You can use the Global Edit command to add specific values to fields in multiple entries at a time without replacing the existing values. This procedure applies to multiple-value table user-defined fields and to system fields that can take multiple values, such as products/services and categories.

  1. Create a list of entries to modify.

– or –

In the current list, select the entries you want to modify.

  • Click the checkbox to the left of entries.
  1. Select Edit > Global Edit.
  1. If necessary, select a Key Fields list that contains the field or select the User-Defined Fields tab.
  1. Locate the field and select the value to add to the entries.
If you are updating a user-defined field, ensure you select the value in the Insert/Modify column.
  1. Select the Rule drop-down list. Select Append or Replace.

  1. Select the value(s) you want to appear in the fields you've selected.
  2. Click OK to save.
  • You are prompted with a message to verify that you want to continue with the operation.
  1. Click OK to run the global edit.


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