How to Bulk Edit in Jira and Revert Changes In Minutes

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Bulk changes in Jira can be an efficient time-saving option, particularly when you need to update or transfer several issues simultaneously. However, great power comes with great responsibility: a misplaced bulk update can have an impact on tens (or hundreds!) of tasks.

What are bulk changes in Jira?

With Jira, users can perform tasks such as editing fields, moving issues through the workflow steps, switching between projects, or even deleting multiple tasks in a single action. First, filter the issues you wish to change. Then, on the More actions menu, choose Bulk change and follow the steps in the video tutorial below.

Mistakes made when making bulk changes can be difficult to reverse, as Jira does not have a built-in undo option. Clicking the incorrect field, choosing multiple issues, or activating incorrectly configured automation rules can cause the entire workflow to be interrupted.

How to fix bulk changes using the Issue History for Jira app

Did something go wrong in a bulk edit in Jira? Don't worry, you can track and reverse any changes quickly using the Issue History for Jira app. 

Issue History for Jira is a useful app that helps you track every change in your Jira issues in a single place. It displays what changed, when, and by whom. This app is very helpful during audits, reviews, and troubleshooting. It is a must-have for admins, managers, and teams operating in a regulated or high-paced environment.

Bulk Revert feature in Issue History for Jira allows you to undo unwanted updates in just a few clicks. It enables the quick and safe rollback of accidental bulk edits. Bulk Revert helps to revert updates to their previous state. 

No matter who messed up and assigned issues to the wrong status, edited the wrong field, or set off unintended automation, Issue History provides you with all the needed functionality to fix it in seconds, not hours.

🛠️ Want to get more information? Explore a detailed guide on how the feature works: 👉 Revert bulk changes in Jira (Help Article)

🚀 Ready to try the app in action? You can find it on the Atlassian Marketplace: 👉 Issue History for Jira (Work Item History)