How to bulk edit data for Posts Table Pro
Posts Table Pro displays content that already exists on your WordPress site. Before the table can show anything useful, you need posts, custom fields, taxonomies and the data that goes into them. Setary gives you a faster way to add and update that data in a spreadsheet view.
What you need first
Setary does not create post types, custom fields or taxonomies. Create those first with Easy Post Types and Fields or ACF.
For example, you might create a custom post type for staff, events, documents, products or resources. You can then add the custom fields and custom taxonomies that Posts Table Pro will display as table columns or filters.
Connect your site to Setary
Install the free Setary helper plugin on your WordPress site and connect the site to your Setary account. This gives Setary access to the post types and taxonomies you choose.
Next, go to Settings → Setary in the WordPress admin. Tick the post types and taxonomies you want to edit, then save the settings. Those items will appear as tabs in Setary.
Add your table data
Open the tab for your post type in Setary. Use the 'Columns' button to show the fields your table will display, such as title, content, excerpt, custom fields, categories, tags or other taxonomies.
You can type directly into the spreadsheet, or paste rows from Excel or Google Sheets. Each new row becomes a post on your site when you press 'Save changes'. This avoids CSV formatting and field mapping.
Update the data later
When the data changes, filter to the rows you want and edit the cells in place. Edited cells are marked with a blue dot before saving, so you can see what will be updated.
This is useful for price or date columns that change often. It also works well for assigning categories, tags or custom taxonomy terms to many records at once.
Where the table fits in
Once the data is on your site, build the table as normal in Posts Table Pro. Choose the columns, filters, search options and layout that match the data you have created. For the table setup steps, see our guide to creating tables.