Replace text everywhere at once

For editors updating a repeated term across a draft, export or list, Search and Replace applies the revision to every occurrence.

Find a word or phrase and replace every occurrence at once, so broad edits do not leave old wording behind. No upload or storage is involved.

How to use

Enter the search text and the replacement text in the provided fields.
Paste or import the content where you want the changes to be applied.
Choose exact text, ignore case, regular expression or first occurrence for your needs.
Run the replacement and review the result before copying it.

Example

With an input that asks to replace one word with another in a short sentence, the tool changes every occurrence according to the selected mode. Check that the sentence still makes sense and that no similar word was changed by mistake.

Input

color
colour
The color of the button changes with the chosen color.

Output

The colour of the button changes with the chosen colour.

Limits and formats

Regular expression mode can produce unexpected replacements if the pattern is too broad.
The tool does not offer an undo after replacement, so keep a copy of the original text.
Special characters and accents may require an adapted pattern.
Always review the result before using it in a final document.

Where processing happens

Search and replace run in your browser. The text you paste or import stays on your device and is not sent to an external service. You can edit a document without transmitting it.

Frequently asked questions

Can I replace only the first occurrence?

Yes, the tool offers an option to limit the replacement to the first occurrence. Use it when you only want to correct one passage. Then check the result to make sure the other occurrences remain unchanged.

Is regular expression mode difficult to use?

It takes some practice because certain characters have a special meaning. Start with a simple pattern and test it on a small excerpt. If the result is too broad, adjust the pattern before processing the whole text.

Are uppercase and lowercase letters considered?

In exact mode, letter case matters by default. You can enable the option to ignore case if you want to replace uppercase and lowercase in the same way. Always review the final result.