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How to Find & Replace Text Online

Updating names, fixing typos, and refactoring code across heavy documents is tedious by hand. Our replace tool makes bulk updates instant.

Common Use Cases for Text Replacement

๐Ÿ“ Editing Documents & Templates

Need to reuse an old contract, proposal, or email template? Paste it in and find/replace the old client's name with the new client's name. Check "Match Case" to safely update `John Smith` while ignoring `john smith` elsewhere.

๐Ÿ’ป Refactoring Code Strings

Developers frequently need to update variable names, rename CSS classes, or swap out old API endpoints across massive blobs of code. Using the "Whole Word Only" feature ensures you only rename `User` without accidentally corrupting `UserAccount`.

๐Ÿงน Data Formatting & Deletion

Have a messy spreadsheet list where every name is followed by a comma you don't want? Just put `,` in the Find box, leave the Replace box empty, and click Replace All to instantly delete the commas from the whole document.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find and replace text online?
Paste your document into the editor. Enter the word or phrase you want to change in the "Find" box, and the new text in the "Replace" box. Click the "Replace All" button, and the tool will instantly update your entire document simultaneously.
Can I replace text using Regular Expressions (Regex)?
Yes! If you check the 'Use Regex' box, the tool will treat your Find input as a JavaScript regular expression. This enables powerful pattern-matching, allowing you to bulk-replace things like all email addresses, all digits, or specific structural patterns.
Is the find and replace case-sensitive?
By default, the search is not case-sensitive to cast the widest net. If you search for "apple", it will match "Apple", "APPLE", and "apple". If you want strict matching where capitalization matters, check the "Match Case" option before replacing.
Is my text data private?
Absolutely. 100% of the find and replace processing happens locally within your web browser using HTML5 and JavaScript. Your text never leaves your device and is never stored on our servers. You can safely format confidential business documents here.

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