Find and replace

You can use the Find function to locate text in the whole review, except for sections that are collapsed. See Collapsing and expanding sections.

The Replace function allows you to replace the found text in nearly all of the review, with the exception of protected text sections. Examples of protected text include the fixed and optional headings, which you can not modify, and the references, which you can only modify on their own separate tabs.

The Global replace function works on more sections, but does not allow you to review changes individually.           

To find text

  1. Use Edit > Find.
    The Find window opens.

  2. Enter the text string you wish to find.
    Tip: if you had selected some text before opening the Find window, the selection will automatically be suggested as the text to find.

  3. Specify any additional criteria.
    You can select one or more of the following options:

  4. Click Find.
    If the text string is found, it will be shown in the Text of Review tab.

  5. If you wish to look for further occurrences, repeat step 4.

  6. Click Cancel when you have finished.

To replace text

  1. Use Edit> Replace.
    The Replace window opens.

  2. Enter the text you wish to find and specify any additional criteria -  see 'To find text'.

  3. Enter the text you wish to replace the found text with.
    If you leave this field blank, using Replace or Replace all will delete the found text  without replacement.      

  4. Click Find.
    Repeat if necessary until you have located the first occurrence of the text string that you wish to replace.

  5. Either:

  6.  Click Cancel when you have finished.     

Tip: Ctrl-F and Ctrl-R are the keyboard shortcuts for Find and Replace.