A Better UX Approach to Faster Table Bulk Actions

The floating action bar

Data tables on web apps are one of the most complex UI patterns to design. There are so many parts to it that make the user experience hard to get right. One aspect designers often get wrong is bulk actions.

Bulk actions appear in the top bar when users select multiple table rows and want to take action on them. However, noticing and interacting with the new actions is difficult when there’s so much clutter in the top bar. This approach isn't the best user experience and needs improvement.