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Batch editing of metadata (e.g. perform an external spell check)
Batch additions of metadata (e.g. add an abstract to a set of items, add controlled vocabulary such as LCSH)
Batch find and replace of metadata values (e.g. correct misspelled surname across several records)
Mass move items between collections
Mass deletion, withdrawal, or re-instatement of items
Enable the batch addition of new items (without bitstreams) via a CSV file
Re-order the values in a list (e.g. authors)

For information about configuration options for the Batch Metadata Editing tool, see Batch Metadata Editing Configuration

The following table summarizes the basics.

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Java class:	org.dspace.app.bulkedit.MetadataExport
Arguments short and (long) forms):	Description
`-f` or `--file`	Required. The filename of the resulting CSV.
`-i` or `--id`	The Item, Collection, or Community handle or Database ID to export. If not specified, all items will be exported.
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`-h` or `--help`	Display the help page.

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Java class:	org.dspace.app.bulkedit.MetadataImport
Arguments short and (long) forms:	Description
`-f` or `--file`	Required. The filename of the CSV file to load.
`-s` or `--silent`	Silent mode. The import function does not prompt you to make sure you wish to make the changes.
`-e` or `--email`	The email address of the user. This is only required when adding new items.
`-w` or `--workflow`	When adding new items, the program will queue the items up to use the Collection Workflow processes.
`-n` or `--notify`	when adding new items using a workflow, send notification emails.
`-t` or `--template`	When adding new items, use the Collection template, if it exists.
`-h` or `--help`	Display the brief help page.

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