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Multiple Select lets you select and update several tasks at once, making it faster to manage assignees, due dates, tags, priorities, and sublists across your project.

Select Multiple Tasks

• Select all tasks: Ctrl + A (⌘ + A on Mac)
• Select a range of tasks: Shift + ↑ / ↓
• Select individual tasks: Shift + Click or ⌘ + Click (Mac)

Once selected, you can batch edit tasks using:

• The bottom menu bar
• The right-click context menu
• Keyboard shortcuts: @, <, #, !, ^

Tip: Press Tab after selecting tasks to jump to the bottom menu bar, then use left/right arrow keys to choose an action.

Manage Assignees in Batch

Add or Remove Assignees

Add assignees in batch:

1. Select the tasks.
2. Click the Assignee icon in the bottom menu bar, or right-click and select Set assignees.

Tip: Press @ after selecting tasks, then use the arrow keys to choose a member.

Remove assignees in batch:

1. Select the tasks.
2. Click the Assignee icon in the bottom menu bar, or right-click and select Set assignees.
3. Click the X next to the assignee’s name.

Manage Due Dates in Batch

Add or Remove Due Dates

Add due dates in batch:

1. Select the tasks.
2. Click the Date icon in the bottom menu bar, or right-click and select Set due.
3. Choose or type a due date.

Tip: Press < after selecting tasks, then use arrow keys or type a date.

Remove due dates in batch:

1. Select the tasks.
2. Click the Date icon in the bottom menu bar, or right-click and select Set due.
3. Click Clear date.

Manage Tags in Batch

Add or Remove Tags

Add tags in batch:

1. Select the tasks.
2. Click the Tag icon in the bottom menu bar or right-click and choose Set tags.
3. Select the tags to apply.

Tip: Press # after selecting tasks to quickly add tags.

Remove tags in batch:

1. Select the tasks.
2. Click the Tag icon in the bottom menu bar or right-click and choose Set tags.
3. Click the X next to the tag name.

Set Priority in Batch

Set Priority

1. Select the tasks.
2. Click the Priority icon in the bottom menu bar or right-click and choose Set priority.
3. Choose a priority level.

Tip: Press ! after selecting tasks to set priority using the keyboard.

Add Tasks to a Sublist

Add to a Sublist

1. Select the tasks.
2. Click the Sublist icon in the bottom menu bar, or right-click and select Set sublist.
3. Choose the target sublist.

Tip: Press ^ after selecting tasks to quickly assign a sublist.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I select multiple tasks at once in Quire?

Press Ctrl+A (⌘+A) for all, Shift+↑/↓ for a range, or Shift+Click / ⌘+Click for individual tasks. Batch edit from the bottom menu bar, right-click menu, or keyboard shortcuts.

How do I batch assign tasks to a team member in Quire?

Select the tasks, click the Assignee icon in the bottom menu bar or right-click > Set assignees. Press @ as a keyboard shortcut.

How do I set or clear due dates for multiple tasks in Quire?

Select the tasks, click the Date icon or right-click > Set due, then pick a date. To remove, open the same menu and click Clear date. Press < as a keyboard shortcut.

How do I add or remove tags from multiple tasks in Quire?

Select the tasks, click the Tag icon or right-click > Set tags, then select or deselect tags. Press # as a keyboard shortcut.

How do I set priority for multiple tasks at once in Quire?

Select the tasks, click the Priority icon or right-click > Set priority, then pick a level. Press ! as a keyboard shortcut.

How do I add multiple tasks to a sublist in Quire?

Select the tasks, click the Sublist icon or right-click > Set sublist, then choose the target sublist. Press ^ as a keyboard shortcut.