Find and Replace
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How to use Find and Replace
- Paste your text.
- Enter what to find and what to replace it with.
- Copy the updated text.
Common uses
- Cleaning up pasted text.
- Renaming terms across a document.
- Reformatting lists with regex.
About this tool
Find and replace text, with optional case sensitivity and regular-expression support. When regex mode is on, capture groups can be used in the replacement with $1, $2 and so on. The replacement is applied to the whole text at once.
Next steps
Frequently asked questions
How do I use capture groups?
Turn on Regex and use $1, $2 in the replacement to insert captured parts.
Is the search case-sensitive?
Only if you tick the Aa option.
Can I replace line breaks?
Yes, with Regex on you can match \n.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. Everything runs inside your browser on your own device, so your files and text are never sent anywhere.
Is it really free?
Yes. There is no sign-up, no watermark and no limit on how often you use it.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. It works in any modern browser on phones, tablets and computers. Very large files may be slow on older phones.