The Best Bulk Edit UI for Data Tables

The most intuitive bulk edit UX

Data tables are the most critical component of any web application. There's no better way to display massive amounts of data. However, these tables fall short when they don't provide an intuitive user experience for bulk actions.

Bulk editing, in particular, has always been the most challenging to design. This article will tackle the challenge and show you the best bulk edit UI for your table. This new design will allow users to edit a large batch of records faster and easier than before.

The Bulk Action Bar

After selecting multiple records, bulk actions typically appear above the table and are hard to find. This is because they're often surrounded by clutter, such as filters, tabs, menus, and buttons.