Find and replace text online for free. Swap words or regex matches across any block of text, with case-sensitive and whole-word options. No sign-up.
About this tool
Replace literal text or regular-expression matches in a block of text.
How to use Find and Replace
- Paste Text and enter the Find value and replacement.
- Choose Case sensitive, Whole words only or Use regular expression to control matching.
- Inspect Result and the match count; use Use result as input only after checking the changes.
Worked example
Find colour and replace it with color to change a spelling convention across a draft.
Can a regular expression replace unintended text?
Yes. Broad expressions can match more than expected. Test on a copy and review the result before overwriting anything.
Can the tool edit a file on my computer directly?
It changes the supplied text in the interface. Copy the result into your file yourself after review.
- Find and Replace — Find and replace words or regex patterns across any block of text.
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