# Bulk editing issues and merge requests

> **Notes:**
>
> - A permission level of `Reporter` or higher is required in order to manage
>   issues.
> - A permission level of `Developer` or higher is required in order to manage
>   merge requests.

Attributes can be updated simultaneously across multiple issues or merge requests
by using the bulk editing feature.

![Bulk editing](img/bulk-editing.png)

NOTE: **Note:**
Bulk editing of merge requests is only available at the project level.
For more details, see [bulk editing group issues](../group/bulk_editing/index.md).

To update multiple project issues or merge requests at the same time:

1. Navigate to their respective list.

1. Click **Edit issues** or **Edit merge requests**.

    - This will open a sidebar on the right-hand side of your screen
    where editable fields will be displayed.

    - Checkboxes will also appear beside each issue or merge request.

1. Check the checkboxes of each items to be edited.
1. Choose the appropriate fields and their values from the sidebar.
1. Click **Update all**.
