Find and replace text

Match case

, type the word or phrase that you want to find, and Word will highlight all instances of the word or phrase throughout the document.

To replace found text:

The Replace option is highlighted in the Search box

Replace

You can also open the basic Find and Replace pane with the keyboard shortcut CONTROL + H.
When you replace text, it's a good idea to select Replace instead of Replace All. That way you can review each item before replacing it.

Find text with specific formatting

You can find text with special formatting, such as bold or highlight, by using the Format menu.

On the View tab, Navigation Pane is checked

View

Navigation Pane

In the Find and Replace box, <a href= Advanced Find and Replace is highlighted" />

, and then select Advanced Find & Replace.

Shows how to open the Format popup menu

Notes:

Select the arrow at the bottom of the Find and Replace dialog box to show all options.

Shows the Format options

On the Format menu, select the option that you want.

Find text with specific formatting and replace the formatting

You can find and replace text with special formatting, such as bold or highlight, by using the Format menu.

On the View tab, Navigation Pane is checked

View

Navigation Pane

In the Find and Replace box, <a href= Advanced Find and Replace is highlighted" />

, and then select Advanced Find & Replace.

Shows how to open the Format popup menu

Notes:

Select the arrow at the bottom of the Find and Replace dialog box to show all options.

Shows the Format options

On the Find what box, type the text that you want to find.

On the Format menu, select the formatting that you want to find.

Find paragraph marks, page breaks, or other special characters

Select View >Navigation Pane.
In the Navigation Pane, select the magnifying glass.
Select Settings

In the Find and Replace box, <a href= Advanced Find and Replace is highlighted" />

, and then select Advanced Find & Replace.

Shows how to open the Format popup menu

Notes:

Select the arrow at the bottom of the Find and Replace dialog box to show all options.

Find special characters

On the Special menu, select the special character that you want to find.

Find and replace paragraph marks, page breaks, or other special characters

On the View tab, Navigation Pane is checked

Select View >Navigation Pane.

In the Find and Replace box, <a href= Advanced Find and Replace is highlighted" />

, and then select Advanced Find & Replace.

Shows how to open the Format popup menu

Notes:

Select the arrow at the bottom of the Find and Replace dialog box to show all options.

Shows how to open the Format popup menu

Note: Select the arrow at the bottom of the Find and Replace dialog box to show all options.

Use wildcard characters to find and replace text

On the View tab, Navigation Pane is checked

Select View >Navigation Pane.

In the Find and Replace box, <a href= Advanced Find and Replace is highlighted" />

, and then select Advanced Find & Replace.

Using wildcards in the Find and Replace dialog box

. Select the Special menu, select a wildcard character, and then type any additional text in the Find what box.

To cancel a search in progress, press

Select the Replace tab, and then select the Replace with box.
Select Special, select a wildcard character, and then type any additional text in the Replace with box.
Select Replace All, Replace, or Find Next.

Tip: When you replace text, it's a good idea to select Replace instead of Replace All. That way you can confirm each replacement to make sure that it's correct.