Excel-Style Multi-Select and Bulk Assign

Multi-Select and Bulk Assign

The Living Roster grid works like a spreadsheet — select multiple cells and assign shifts in one operation.

How to select multiple cells

1. Click and drag — click on a cell and drag to select a rectangle of cells across staff and days
2. Shift + click — click one cell, then hold Shift and click another to select a range
3. Arrow keys — use Shift + arrow keys to extend selection from the keyboard

How to bulk assign

1. Select your cells (any rectangular area)
2. Right-click the selection for the context menu, or use the bulk actions toolbar
3. Choose Bulk Assign
4. Select the shift type from the dropdown
5. Click Confirm — all selected cells get the assignment

Use cases

• Assign the entire Triage team for the week in one operation
• Set up a bank nurse block for a long weekend
• Reassign a group of shifts after a ward closure

Keyboard shortcuts

Key	Action
Arrow keys	Navigate cells
Shift + Arrow	Extend selection
Right-click	Context menu with bulk actions
Ctrl+C	Copy selected cells
Ctrl+V	Paste
Delete	Clear selected cells

Tip: Stop assigning shifts one cell at a time. Select your whole team for the week → Bulk Assign → done.