Batch change of keywords in iPhoto

In iTunes, I have learned that you can "batch-change" some data by typing Apple+I to a number of (in this case) songs. Is there a way to do this in iPhoto? I tried Apple+I but it didn't work. For example, if I want to go through my album and select each sunset photo, and then at the end of the selection, add the comment "sunset" to each in a batch click.

Check out the Batch Change command in the Photos menu. You can select photos and change their title, date, or comments. If you like keyboard strokes then type Shift Command B.
If you want to keyword a group of photos (with a sunset keyword), first add sunset as a keyword in iPhoto's Preferences. Open the keyword pane (little key icon in the lower left corner) select the photos you want, and drag from any of the selected thumbnails to the word sunset in the keyword pane. The word will be applied to all selected photos at once.
Regards.

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