Find and replace text
, type the word or phrase that you want to find, and Word will highlight all instances of the word or phrase throughout the document.
To replace found text:
Select the magnifying glass, and then select Replace.
- You can also open the basic Find and Replace pane with the keyboard shortcut CONTROL + H.
- When you replace text, it's a good idea to select Replace instead of Replace All. That way you can review each item before replacing it.
Find text with specific formatting
You can find text with special formatting, such as bold or highlight, by using the Format menu.
Select View >Navigation Pane.
, and then select Advanced Find & Replace.
Notes:
- Select the arrow at the bottom of the Find and Replace dialog box to show all options.
On the Format menu, select the option that you want.
Find text with specific formatting and replace the formatting
You can find and replace text with special formatting, such as bold or highlight, by using the Format menu.
Select View >Navigation Pane.
, and then select Advanced Find & Replace.
Notes:
- Select the arrow at the bottom of the Find and Replace dialog box to show all options.
On the Find what box, type the text that you want to find.
On the Format menu, select the formatting that you want to find.
Find paragraph marks, page breaks, or other special characters
- Select View >Navigation Pane.
- In the Navigation Pane, select the magnifying glass.
- Select Settings
, and then select Advanced Find & Replace.
Notes:
- Select the arrow at the bottom of the Find and Replace dialog box to show all options.
On the Special menu, select the special character that you want to find.
Find and replace paragraph marks, page breaks, or other special characters
- Select View >Navigation Pane.
, and then select Advanced Find & Replace.
Notes:
- Select the arrow at the bottom of the Find and Replace dialog box to show all options.
Note: Select the arrow at the bottom of the Find and Replace dialog box to show all options.
Use wildcard characters to find and replace text
- Select View >Navigation Pane.
, and then select Advanced Find & Replace.
.
Select the Special menu, select a wildcard character, and then type any additional text in the Find what box.
To cancel a search in progress, press
- Select the Replace tab, and then select the Replace with box.
- Select Special, select a wildcard character, and then type any additional text in the Replace with box.
- Select Replace All, Replace, or Find Next.
Tip: When you replace text, it's a good idea to select Replace instead of Replace All. That way you can confirm each replacement to make sure that it's correct.
