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Changing Multiple Records

You may need to modify the same data in a number of records. Instead of repeatedly changing the same information in each record, you can make the same change in several records at once using the Change Records dialog box shown in Figure 35.

Figure 35. Example of Change Records Dialog Box

To change multiple records

1. Navigate to the desired screen.
2. Select the records you want to change by holding down the CTRL key and clicking each record.
3. From the application-level menu, choose Edit > Change Records.

   The Change Records dialog box appears. You may change up to four fields at one time.

4. From the Field drop-down list, select the field in which you want to change data.
5. Enter the new data in the corresponding Value field.

   Repeat Step 4 and Step 5 until you have entered all of the information you want to substitute in your chosen fields.

6. Click OK to apply the changes.