Replace word
cat cat sat
dog dog sat
Find and Replace Text
Search and replace strings with case sensitivity, whole-word matching, and replace-first or replace-all modes—see match counts as you edit. Verify bulk edits with Text Diff or normalize spacing with Remove Extra Spaces.
Find and Replace Text
Enter find and replace values — match count and output update live.
Literal text matching only — regex patterns are not supported.
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Replace all
Active mode
Text to search
Text after replacement
Paste text and enter a find string — output updates instantly.
Match preview
Your text stays in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
Example
Delete text
Report [draft] v2
Report v2
Case-sensitive replace
Apple pie, apple juice
Orange pie, apple juice
Whole-word replace
The cat sat. A catalog arrived.
The dog sat. A catalog arrived.
Replace placeholder
Hello {{name}}!
Hello John!
Find and Replace Modes Explained
Replace all
Update every occurrence of the find string in one pass.
Replace first
Change only the first match — useful for unique placeholders.
Delete matches
Remove matched text by leaving replacement empty or enabling delete mode.
Match case
Treat Apple and apple as different strings.
Whole word only
Match standalone words — cat will not match inside catalog.
Highlight matches
Preview matched text highlighted in the source before you copy output.
Preserve line breaks
Keep original line structure while replacing text on each line or block.
Common Uses
Rename placeholders
Swap {{name}} or {{date}} tokens in templates.
Clean copied documents
Remove draft tags or markers after Plain Text Converter cleanup.
Replace product codes
Update SKUs or internal IDs across pasted inventory lists.
Remove repeated text
Delete boilerplate disclaimers, labels, or duplicate phrases.
Update URLs
Change old domains or path segments in link lists.
Edit CSV values
Replace N/A or blanks, then Sort Lines for final ordering.
Fix typos
Correct spelling across logs — verify changes with Text Diff.
Prepare templates
Fill mail-merge fields before exporting to docs or email tools.
Before and After Examples
| Mode | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Replace all | cat cat | dog dog |
| Replace first | cat cat | dog cat |
| Delete match | remove [draft] | remove |
| Whole word | cat + catalog | dog + catalog |
| Match case | Apple / apple | Orange / apple (find: Apple) |
| Placeholder | {{name}} | John |
| URL update | old.com | new.com |
| CSV cleanup | N/A | (empty) |
Large Find and Replace Examples
Placeholder replacement
Before
Hello {{name}}
Order {{id}}
After
Hello John Order #1245
URL migration
Before
https://oldsite.com/about https://oldsite.com/contact
After
https://newsite.com/about https://newsite.com/contact
CSV cleanup
Before
N/A Apple N/A Banana
After
Apple Banana
Log cleanup
Before
ERROR: failed login ERROR: timeout
After
failed login timeout
Problems This Tool Solves
Placeholder updates
Fill {{name}}, {{id}}, and mail-merge tokens in pasted templates.
URL migrations
Swap old domains or paths across link lists before publishing.
CSV imports
Remove N/A rows or fix bad values after Remove Extra Spaces.
Template editing
Update repeated labels or clauses — pair with Add Prefix and Suffix for wrappers.
Log cleanup
Strip prefixes like ERROR: from exported server or app logs.
Batch typo fixes
Correct the same misspelling everywhere, then check with Text Diff.
Literal Search vs Regex
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Exact text matching | Yes |
| Match case | Yes |
| Whole word matching | Yes |
| Replace first | Yes |
| Replace all | Yes |
| Delete matches | Yes |
| Regex patterns | No |
This tool uses literal text matching. For complex pattern-based edits, use a regex-capable editor. To strip line wrappers instead of inline text, try Remove Prefix and Suffix.
Find and Replace vs Other Tools
| Task | Best tool |
|---|---|
| Replace exact text | Find and Replace Text |
| Remove prefixes/suffixes | Remove Prefix and Suffix |
| Add repeated wrappers | Add Prefix and Suffix |
| Compare before/after text | Text Diff |
| Remove extra spaces | Remove Extra Spaces |
| Clean HTML/text | Plain Text Converter |
Popular Workflows
Notes and Limitations
- This tool uses literal text matching only — regex patterns are not supported.
- Whole-word mode avoids matching inside longer words (e.g.
catvscatalog). - Case-sensitive mode treats
Appleandappleas different strings. - Empty replacement deletes matched text — or enable Delete matches mode. For wrapped lines, use Remove Prefix and Suffix.
- Compare results with Text Diff after bulk edits.
- All processing happens locally in your browser; nothing is uploaded.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I replace all matches at once?
Yes. Select Replace all to update every occurrence of the find string in your source text.
Can I replace only the first match?
Yes. Choose Replace first to change only the opening occurrence — useful when repeated placeholders should stay partially intact.
Can I delete text by leaving replacement empty?
Yes. Leave Replace with empty or enable Delete matches mode to remove matched substrings.
What does whole word only mean?
Whole-word mode requires word boundaries on both sides of the match, so cat will not match inside catalog.
Does match case treat Apple and apple differently?
Yes. With Match case enabled, capitalization must match exactly. Without it, matching is case-insensitive.
Are regex patterns supported?
No. This tool performs literal substring matching only. Regex metacharacters are treated as plain text.
Can I replace text across multiple lines?
Yes. Enable Multiline search to match find strings that span line breaks, or include newline characters in the find field.
Will line breaks be preserved?
Yes, by default. Preserve line breaks keeps your original line structure. Disable it only when you want to search a flattened block.
Can I replace blank values?
Yes. Find N/A, empty placeholders, or other blank markers and replace them — or leave replacement empty to delete matched rows.
Can I use this for template variables?
Yes. Replace tokens like {{name}}, {{id}}, or {{date}} across pasted templates with Replace all.
Can I update domains or URLs?
Yes. Paste a link list and replace the old domain or path segment (e.g. oldsite.com → newsite.com) in one pass.
Can I preview matches before replacing?
Yes. Enable Show match preview or Highlight matches to see matched text in the source before copying output.
Is my text uploaded?
No. All find-and-replace processing runs locally in your browser. Your text never leaves your device.
Can I download the result?
Yes. Use Download .txt to save the replaced output as a plain text file.