Find and Replace

Change a name, word or phrase everywhere in a long piece of text at once, without opening a word processor.

Result

Replacements —

How to use

  1. Paste your text.
  2. Type the word or phrase to find, and what to replace it with.
  3. Choose "Match case" or "Whole words only" if needed.
  4. Copy the updated text.

How it works

Every match of the "Find" text is replaced. Leave "Replace with" empty to delete the matches.

Tips and common uses

Delete a word everywhere

Type the word in "Find" and leave "Replace with" empty. Every match is removed, which is handy for stray symbols or repeated filler words.

Whole words and case

Searching for "cat" without "Whole words only" also changes "category". Turn on "Whole words only" for names, and "Match case" when capitals matter, such as "US" versus "us".

Keep a copy of the original

Replacing is quick but not always reversible. Keep the original text in another place until you have checked the result.

Frequently asked questions

How do I delete a word everywhere?

Type the word in "Find" and leave "Replace with" empty.

What does "Whole words only" do?

It skips matches inside longer words. For example, finding "cat" will not change "category".

Does it work with Hindi?

Yes, you can find and replace Hindi words and phrases.

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