# Attributes Batch Actions

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To use this function, you need to:

* **Select one or more attributes** from the table by ticking the box next to each attribute in the first column. You can also use the drop-down list marked with a small green arrow to select or deselect all attributes or only those on the current page.

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* **Choose an option** from the drop-down list in the upper left corner above the table.

### Edit group

* If you choose **Edit group**, you can assign all selected attributes to an existing attribute group. A new window will appear with a drop-down list of all attribute groups in the system, a button **Change group**, and a button **Cancel**. Click on **Change group** to confirm the assignment, or **Cancel** to abort the action.

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### Translate attribute names

**Language Access:**

* **From**: Only languages the user has **READ** access to.
* **To**: Only languages the user has **WRITE** access to.

Choose a language from nad to and click on the **Translate attribute name** button to continue.

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Confirm or cancel.

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### Delete attributes

* If you choose **Delete attributes**, you can permanently remove all selected attributes from the system. A confirmation window will appear with a button **Delete**, and a button **Cancel**. Click on **Delete** to confirm the deletion, or **Cancel** to abort the action.

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* **Wait for the batch action** to complete in the background. You will receive a notification in the "[*Action center*](https://usermanual.ergonode.com/dashboard/dashboard/user-menu-and-action-center)**"** when the job is finished.&#x20;

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You can also click on the options menu in the notification and select "*See details***"** to view more information about the batch action.

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