# Update List Item extended

Source: [https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-web-part/virto-sharepoint-workflow-activities-kit-sharepoint-2010-workflow-platform/list-activities/update-list-item-extended/](https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-web-part/virto-sharepoint-workflow-activities-kit-sharepoint-2010-workflow-platform/list-activities/update-list-item-extended/)
Product: Virto Workflow Automation Web Part
Updated: 2026-08-12


This activity finds the list item by URL and updates multiple fields. The activity triggers an update event.

![Update List Item extended activity in the SharePoint Workflow Designer with a bulk update at a list item URL](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/update_list_item_extended_1.png)

## **SharePoint Workflow Designer Phrase**

Update **bulk update** at **list item URL**. Trigger update event **No**.

**Parameters**


| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| bulk update | Bulk update string. Includes field name and field value lines: `[FieldName1]=[Value1]…[FieldNameN]=[ValueN]`. Use string `<%FieldName%>` construction to resolve field value from the current list item. FieldName can be the field display name, field ID (GUID), or field index (int).; ; **Note:**; - Use `vti_title` field to update title; - Use `ModerationInformation.Status` field to update content approval status for an item; - Use `ModerationInformation.Comment` field to add a comment explaining why the item was approved or rejected.; ; **Example:**; Description=Test Description; Start Date=2010-12-10T12:30:00; Published=1; Choice=My Choice #3; Lookup=12;#; vti\_title=My Super Title; ModerationInformation.Status=Approved |
| this list item URL | Full URL of the list item.; **Examples:**; http://mysharepoint/MyDocs/Shared%20Documents/MSOMS.pdf; http://mysharepoint/Lists/List%20with%20Approve/1\_.000; http://mysharepoint/Lists/List%20with%20Approve/DispForm.aspx?ID=1; http://mysharepoint/Lists/List%20with%20Approve/EditForm.aspx?ID=1 |
| No | Indicates if the activity triggers the item update event. Default value is **No**.; ***Note:** Can loop workflow activities if set to **YES**.* |