How to Use Your Word Processor

Using the Replace Tool

The Replace tool allows you to search for words or phrases—or, for that matter, for any combination of characters in a document—and replace them. Most word processors use the EDIT > REPLACE or EDIT > FIND AND REPLACE menu command to start the Replace tool. To use the Replace tool in Microsoft Word:

1. Click on the EDIT > REPLACE menu command.
2. Type the word or phrase you want to replace in the Find what field.
3. Type the new word or phrase in the Replace with field.
4. Choose any search options, such as matching case (capitalization) or selecting entire words.
5. Choose any formatting options, such as boldface font or underlined words.
6. Click on the Replace, Replace All, or Find Next buttons.