What does Find and Replace Text do?
Replace matching text or regular expressions. The workspace keeps the input and result together, making it easy to check the change before you use it elsewhere.
For example, you can replace matching text or regular expressions before moving a list into a document or spreadsheet.
What you can control
Find and Replace Text gives you direct control over find, replace with and use regular expression.
How to use Find and Replace Text
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Paste or type the content you want to work with.
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Set find, replace with and use regular expression to match the result you need.
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Run Find and Replace Text, review the output, then copy or download it where available.
Tips for a better result
- Copy the original content somewhere safe before Find and Replace Text changes its formatting or order.
- Change one setting at a time—especially find—so differences are easier to compare.
- Read the changed text once in context, especially if punctuation or line order matters.
Frequently asked questions
Is my input private when I use Find and Replace Text?+
The text entered in Find and Replace Text is processed in this browser. It is not saved to a 247888 account or sent to our server for the conversion.
What should I check after using Find and Replace Text?+
Read the changed text once in context, especially if punctuation or line order matters.