PXM lets you update permissions across multiple products or files at once using the bulk permissions drawer. The drawer gives you precise control: only the fields you explicitly change are updated — anything you leave untouched stays exactly as it is on each individual item.

The drawer applies to three permission fields: Org Units, Roles, and Published status.

Note: For files, the standalone single-item Edit Permissions drawer is replaced by the Modify Metadata and Permissions option when working in bulk.

The bulk permissions drawer gives you three modes for each permission section: Add, Remove, and Unify. You choose the mode that fits what you're trying to accomplish.

Merges new values on top of what each item already has. Any field you leave empty is ignored — it won't overwrite or clear existing values. Use this when you want to extend access without disrupting what's already set.

Displays the values that are actually present across your selection, with a count showing how many files or products carry each value (e.g., "3 of 5 files"). Only the values you check are removed. Use this when you need to revoke specific access without touching anything else.

Each section (Org Units, Roles, Published) has its own checkbox. Check a section to replace that field on all selected items with whatever you enter. Leave a section unchecked and it's not touched. Use this when you want to standardize a permission across a selection while leaving other fields alone.

Controls which regions (org units) can see each item. Add, remove, or unify org unit assignments across your selection.

Controls which user roles have access. Add, remove, or unify role assignments.

Controls whether content is visible to General Users (read-only). Published items are visible to all users; unpublished items are hidden from General Users.

When setting Published status with no start or end dates, content is published indefinitely. No dates are required.