Bulk Actions: 3 Design Guidelines

Summary: When designing bulk actions, provide a Select All option, use a contextual action bar, and give users clear feedback with the option to undo actions to ensure a smooth and efficient experience.

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Rachel Krause is the Director of Live Training at Nielsen Norman Group. She leads the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of NN/g’s live training offerings. She has expertise in UX strategy, facilitation, storytelling, product design, and stakeholder management, and is passionate about empowering UX professionals to build skills, solve complex problems, and elevate UX maturity within their organizations.

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