Keywords cannot be assigned to multiple images

A keyword can NOT be assigned to multiple images at the same time when following the procedures outlined in the Aperture help. I can't find this problem addressed in a FAQ or knowledge base. We're told to select multiple images in the Browser window then drag a keyword to any of the images to assign that keyword to all the selected images. This does not work -- only the specific image on which the keyword is dropped will actually be tagged with the keyword. The other images, though properly selected, do not receive the keyword. The keyword must be assigned to one image at a time. Needless to say, this is more time consuming than it's worth when you're faced with thousands of images that need to be tagged.
I own two registered copies of Aperture, both up to date with the latest patches, and the problem occurs on both systems, so I know its not something related to a single computer.
Surely I'm not the only person who has encountered this problem?

I thought I had the same problem, but then did the following:
1. In Browser (grid view) went ot lower right and turned off the "primary only button" (ie it should not be "lit")
2. Highlighted the images I wanted to apply the same keyword to
3. Opened the keyword HUD
4. Clicked on the keyword I wanted and then dragged it to one of the highlighted images in the browser

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