This article will show you how to use the Bulk Actions category. This allows you to modify multiple categories at one time.
Who can use this feature?
System Administrator | Owner | Publisher
Instructions
Navigate to Modules, click Content, and select Alert Center:

Select the categories you want to apply a bulk action to by checking the boxes. You can select more than one category:

Note:
Click the box next to All Categories to select all categories:

Click the Bulk Actions button to expand the menu:

Select a Bulk Action option:

Publish: Makes categories publicly viewable
Unpublish: Makes the categories drafts, not viewable by the public
Delete: Removes categories from the system
Note:
You must Unpublish categories before you can delete them
Archive: Moves the category into the archives
Decline: Decline an author-submitted category
Bulk Actions will immediately take effect