Find & replace text online
Quickly search for specific words and replace them across drafts, documents, copy updates, and text snippets.
How to use
- Paste your source text.
- Enter find text and replacement (optionally enable case-sensitive mode).
- Use Replace All or step through, then copy the result.
Use cases
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CMS exports
Rename repeated labels across a long paste.
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Logs & lists
Swap delimiters or fix typos in bulk.
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Localization prep
Replace placeholder tokens before translation.
FAQ
Is this tool case-sensitive?
By default no, but you can enable case-sensitive mode by checking the 'Case Sensitive' checkbox.
Does it replace all occurrences at once?
Yes, clicking Replace All replaces every matching occurrence in your text simultaneously.
Is my text stored or transmitted?
No. All processing happens in your browser — nothing is uploaded to our servers.
Can I use it to replace across a large document?
Yes, there is no size limit. Paste documents of any length and replace instantly.
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Whether you are a developer refactoring variable names or a blogger updating old links, our Find and Replace tool simplifies the process. It's safe, fast, and stays entirely within your browser.
Toggle case sensitivity to match exact letter casing, and handle thousands of words in milliseconds — all without uploading anything to a server.
Practical Uses for Find & Replace
Beyond simple word swaps, our tool is useful for a wide range of real-world tasks:
- Rebranding copy — Replace an old company name or product name across an entire document in one click.
- Fixing inconsistencies — Standardize spelling variations like "colour" vs "color" or "analyse" vs "analyze".
- SEO editing — Swap out overused keywords or update outdated terms across a long article.
- Code refactoring — Change a variable name across a code snippet without a full IDE.
- Template substitution — Replace placeholders like [NAME] or [DATE] in email or document templates.
Case Sensitivity Explained
When case sensitivity is off (default), searching for "apple" will match "Apple", "APPLE", and "apple". When case sensitivity is on, only the exact casing will be replaced. Use case-sensitive mode when you need surgical precision — for example, replacing only the acronym "API" without affecting the word "api" in a URL slug.
Safer bulk-edit workflow
Preview the terms you want to replace before running a full change across a long draft. For editorial work, it often helps to clean spacing first, replace repeated phrases second, and then run word-count or slug checks after the content has been standardized.
What this tool is best for
- Updating repeated brand names, product names, or campaign labels.
- Cleaning copied drafts before publishing them in a CMS.
- Refreshing outdated terminology across SEO or support content.
- Making controlled text edits to snippets without opening a full editor.
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