How to use datasheet view after IE browser retire in Sharepoint 2010/2013?

Question

Hello All,
We was using datasheet view to mass update values in SharePoint 2013/10 list. After IE retire, we use MS Access application to view list in datasheet kind of view. But the problem we face is, we can not select multiple values in MS access to mass update. We can only edit/modify one cell at a time.

Do anyone know how we can update multiple values in SharePoint list with the help of MS access in one go?

Or any other workaround to use datasheet view or similar kind of feature?

Thanks

Answer 1

Hi @Anonymous ,

1.For MS Access:
1)Find and Replace and an update query
Reference: Create and run an update query
Add records to a table by using an append query

2)A workaround idea: To export data from a specific table, select the table and right-click it. A menu will appear allowing you to export the contents of that particular table. Choose to import excel format, get external data after updating and re-import the result.
If you want to know more about Access bulk operations you could post corresponding case in the forum with the tag 'office-access-dev' for better help.

2.For SharePoint:
Perform related tasks in managed client objects: Create, Update, and Delete List Items
Create, Update, Delete a List Using Client Object Model (CSOM) SharePoint 2013
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A Tip: Currently SharePoint2019 and SharePoint Online can directly perform bulk modification operations.

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