How to Bulk Edit Issues in Linear
- George Apostolov
How to Bulk Edit Issues in Linear: step-by-step guide
Go to the issue list in your workspace.
Select multiple issues by clicking the check box of individual issues.
Select the bulk actions that appear at the bottom. Select 'Move to Backlog'.
That's it! By using the bulk edit, this makes it easy to manage and update multiple issues efficiently.
Quick answer: To bulk edit issues in Linear, go to the issue list in your workspace, select multiple issues by clicking their check boxes, and choose the 'Move to Backlog' bulk action that appears at the bottom.
About this Linear tutorial
Efficiently manage and update multiple issues at once by selecting them in your Linear workspace and applying bulk actions. This guide shows how to bulk Edit Issues in Linear in 4 steps, starting with "Go to the issue list in your workspace" and finishing with "That's it! By using the bulk edit, this makes it easy to manage and update multiple iss...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Linear interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to bulk Edit Issues in Linear?
4 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Linear data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Linear. Related guides: How to Change Issue Status in Linear, How to Clone Issues in Linear and How to Connect Linear for Issue Tracking with Zapier. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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