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Batch Operations

Quickly make changes to many events at once.

Entering Selection Mode​

Activate: Toolbar button, keyboard shortcut, or right-click → "Enter Selection Mode"

Select: Click events to add to selection. Use "Select All Visible" to grab everything on screen.

Note: Virtual events (far future) are excluded from selection.

Available Actions​

Delete Selected​

  • Permanently removes event files (with confirmation)
  • Clean up old or placeholder events

Duplicate Selected​

  • Creates exact copies at same time/date
  • Useful for template copies

Move to Next/Previous Week​

  • Shifts events ±7 days
  • Original events are moved (not copied)

Clone to Next/Previous Week​

  • Creates copies ±7 days away
  • Keeps originals in place
  • Perfect for repeating weekly patterns

Skip Selected​

  • Mark events as skipped without deletion
  • Preserves recurring series
  • View/restore via Calendar menu → "View Skipped Events"

Open All in Tabs​

  • Opens all selected event files in editor tabs
  • Quick access for batch reviewing/editing

Typical Workflows​

Shift meetings by one week:

  1. Switch to Week view
  2. Toggle selection mode
  3. Select relevant meetings
  4. Move → Next week

Skip holiday week:

  1. Navigate to holiday week
  2. Select all recurring instances
  3. Click "Skip"
  4. Series continues after

Tips​

  • Use "Select All Visible" to quickly grab everything on screen
  • Filter before selecting to narrow down to intended events
  • Batch selection not available in List view
  • Snap duration and slot duration affect drag/resize behavior after cloning