Using Batch Edit in Blackboard Ultra: Delete, Change Visibility, Access & Due Dates in Bulk

Watch a step-by-step video tutorial on using Batch Edit in Blackboard Ultra to delete content, change visibility, and update access & due dates in bulk (3:16 min), or follow the written steps below.

Accessing Batch Edit and Selecting Items to Edit 

 The Batch Edit panel allows you to modify several settings for your course at once. 

1. Open your Blackboard Ultra course. 
2. In the Course Content area, click the three-dot (ellipsis) menu located above your course content on the right.
3. Select Batch Edit from the menu.
   
   
   
   
4. All course content will appear in a table view similar to the Course Content page.

• • Use the checkbox next to each item to select individual content.
    
    
    
    
  • Select the checkbox in the table header to select all items at once.
  • Selecting a folder or learning module automatically selects all items inside it.
  • Use the arrow next to a folder or learning module to expand or collapse its contents and fine-tune your selection.
    
    

Deleting Multiple Items

Batch Edit also allows for bulk deletion of content. Deletion is permanent and cannot be undone. This includes student submissions associated with assessments. 

1. Use the check boxes to select the items you want to remove from your content.
2. Click Delete items.
   
   
   
   
3. Confirm the deletion when prompted. 

Editing Visibility in Bulk

You can quickly hide or show multiple items for students.

1. Use the check boxes to select the desired items to modify visibility. 
2. Click Edit visibility.
   
   
   
   
3. Set the items to Visible to students or Hidden from students.
4. Click Save Visibility to apply the changes.

Editing Dates in Bulk

Batch Edit allows you to modify dates only for items that already have dates set. It can be used after a course copy to quickly align dates with the new term.

1. Select the items you want to update.
2. Choose Edit Dates at the bottom of the screen.
   
   
   
   
3. In the Edit Type section, select one of the following options:
   
   • Change to specific date and/or time 
   • Change dates by number of days (shifts dates forward or backward)
   • Change dates based on course start.  
   See the Batch Edit Help article for more information on Edit Type.
   
    
   
   
4. Select Edit Dates to apply your changes. 

When adjusting dates in learning modules with forced sequencing, the order of items may appear to change in Batch Edit. This does not necessarily reflect the actual display order on the Course Content page.

Related Resources

• Batch Edit - Blackboard Help Article