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Bulk Edit Product Descriptions

Update many product descriptions at once by editing the bodyHtml field in CSV/Excel and importing via DataEase.


Steps:

1. Export Products

In DataEase, create a New Export → Products. Include at minimum: id, handle, bodyHtml. Optionally add title, seoTitle, seoDescription for review. Use filters (tag, vendor, collection, status) to target the right items.

2. Edit the file

For rows you want to change, set command = UPDATE and put the new HTML into bodyHtml. You can paste formatted HTML (, , , images via <img …/>). Save the file as UTF-8 CSV or Excel.

3. Import & validate

In DataEase, create a New Import, upload the file, map columns, and run Validation. Open the validation file and check the “Validation Status” column; fix any issues (e.g., malformed HTML).

4. Verify

After completion, download the result file and spot-check products in the admin/storefront to confirm the new description appears correctly.

Tips

  • Clearing a description: set bodyHtml empty (””) for that product.
  • Matching: prefer Product ID; use handle only if ID is missing.
  • SEO fields (seoTitle/seoDescription) are separate; changing bodyHtml won’t change them.
  • Keep HTML clean—avoid scripts/iframes/Liquid. Images in descriptions are supported via.

Minimal CSV (example)

idcommandbodyHtml
123UPDATE”New season collection with softer fabric and improved fit.100% cottonMachine washable”

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