Microsoft word 2007 find and replace

Search Selects whether Word should search for instances of the text below the insertion point down , above the insertion point up , or throughout the entire document all. The default choice is Down. Match case Returns only those instances of the text that have the same case i. Find whole words only Returns matching whole words only.

Word will not return words that contain your text within them. Use wildcards By using certain characters, allows you to search for very specific words or phrases.

Sounds like English Searches for both exact matches of your text and other text that may sound or look similar to your text. Find all word forms Searches for all related forms of your word. Format Allows you to search for text with specific formatting, as well as replace text with specific formatting. Special Allows you to search for special characters e. No Formatting This will clear any formatting requirements e.

Find the "Replace" tab. The steps for replacing text start with Steps 2 and 3. After completing them, the replace box will pop up and you can type in what you want to replace.

For example, there may be instances of "You" that you need to replace with "Your. Complete the find and replace. If you need to replace "You" with "Your" you would type "You" in the find box and "Your" in the replace box.

Hit "Find Next. If a second dialog box appears, select the formats that you want, and then select OK. At the top of the Find and Replace dialog box, select Replace and then select in the Find What box, but don't type anything there. Later, when you select a special character, Word will automatically put the character code in the box for you. Note: Select the arrow at the bottom of the Find and Replace dialog box to show all options.

On the Special menu, select the special character that you want to use as a replacement. If you don't see the Use wildcards check box, select. Select the Special menu, select a wildcard character, and then type any additional text in the Find what box. You can also enter a wildcard character directly in the Find what box instead of selecting an item from the Special pop-up menu. You can use parentheses to group the wildcard characters and text and to indicate the order of evaluation.

Word will find "Newman Belinda" and replace it with "Belinda Newman. 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. 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. Word for the web lets you find and replace basic text. You can match case or fine whole words only. For more varied options, open your document in Word for the desktop.

Table of contents. Next: Format text. Find and replace basic text In the upper-right corner of the document, in the search box , 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: Select the magnifying glass, and then select Replace. In the Replace With box, type the replacement text.

Select Replace All or Replace. In the Navigation Pane , select the magnifying glass. Notes: Select the arrow at the bottom of the Find and Replace dialog box to show all options.