James.. Could you try this..
Assuming all the items will have the same description/text/design,, Edit the first listing the way you want, and run the revision. Then reopen that item, and Copy all (ctrl+A and then ctrl+C) the HTML (from the HTML tab) from the the editor and close the listing. (no revision needed)
Now select all the items you want to batch edit.
Open the batch window and paste the HTML into the box. and then revise.
Let me know if that does what you’re asking.
Chuck