Apply a Material to Several Objects at Once

Unfortunately I myself have wasted a lot of time applying the same material to several(dozen) objects. But not anymore! This is a tip I just picked up recently, from the new and excellent BlenderNet Radio podcast.

How to apply a material to several objects at once:

1. Select all the objects you will be applying the material to.
2. Go into the Materials tab(F5).
3. Apply the material. (Only the last object selected will have the material for now.)
4. Press Ctrl L.
   
5. Select Materials from the menu.

The material will be applied to every object selected.