Using a text editor Word, you can find a specific word or phrase in a document and replace it with another. This is especially convenient when processing long texts.
In any version of Word, the command window for finding and replacing a word is invoked by pressing Ctrl + H. You can use the shortcut Ctrl + F and go to the "Replace" tab.
In the "Find" box, enter the word you want to replace, in the "Replace" box, enter the word you want to replace. In the "Search options" section, check the boxes for the required conditions. If any item in the section is unavailable, click the "More" button.
You can use the Wildcard option to expand your search. For example, you need to find all words that start with "k" and end with "p". Select this option, enter "k * p" in the "Find" field and click "Find Next". The search will give you the words "mosquito", "squid", "boat", "kosovar", "controller", etc.
To find a word with a specific number of letters, use the "?" Enter "k ??? r" in the search field, and the program will highlight the words "mosquito" and "boat". For help on using wildcards, click the question mark in the upper right corner of the Find and Replace window.
If you check the box next to the "All word forms" option, all words that include this expression will be found. For example, entering the root "key" in the "Find" field will mark the words "adventure", "switch," "prisoner," and so on.
If you click the "Replace" button, the first word found in the text will be replaced. To replace all words, click Replace All.
You can use replacement formatting - for example, the replacement word will be highlighted with spaces, tabs, bold or some color, etc. Select the field "Change to" with the cursor, then click "Format" and select the desired item from the list.
The Replace All command is faster, but is best used with caution. An erroneous replacement can be canceled with the Ctrl + Z keys.
