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Find and Replace

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Substitutes one text pattern with another.

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About this tool

What Find and Replace does

Find and Replace is a browser-based utility that swaps specified text patterns across an entire input block. Users supply the source text, the pattern to find, and the replacement string; the tool then outputs the modified text with a count of substitutions performed. It handles both literal text and regular expressions, offering case-sensitive and whole-word filters to refine matches. The interface is minimal, presenting two main panels—one for input and one for output—with no installation required. The site emphasizes speed and simplicity, positioning the tool as part of a larger suite of browserling utilities. While the core function is straightforward, the inclusion of regex support and substitution counting distinguishes it from basic text editors.

Step by step

How to use the Online Text Tools Find and Replace

  1. 1

    Paste or import your source text into the input field on the left

  2. 2

    Enter the text pattern you want to find in the designated find box

  3. 3

    Enter the replacement string in the replacement box

  4. 4

    Optionally enable case-sensitive or whole-word matching

  5. 5

    View the replaced text in the output area and copy or download the result

Is it right for you

Best for

Writers, developers, and data handlers who need to perform bulk text substitutions quickly without installing software, especially when regular expressions or case-sensitive matching are required.

Limitations

  • Free plan restricts personal use only
  • No explicit mention of character or line limits in the excerpt
  • Results may vary if using complex regular expressions beyond basic patterns
Questions

Find and Replace FAQ

Can I use regular expressions to find and replace text?
Yes, the tool supports regular expression patterns for more flexible matching beyond literal text.
How do I know how many replacements were made?
The tool reports the total count of substitutions performed during the replacement process.
Is the replaced text editable after the tool processes it?
The output appears in a separate field where you can copy, download, or further edit the text as needed.
Are there limits on the amount of text I can process at once?
The excerpt does not specify character or line limits, but the tool is designed for bulk editing of large amounts of content.
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