What does the Find & Replace tool do?
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This tool searches for specific text within a document and replaces it with new text. It is useful for quickly editing repeated words, phrases, or patterns across large blocks of content.
Can I use Regex for advanced replacing?
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Yes. Enable Regex mode to use full JavaScript regular expression syntax. This allows you to perform advanced pattern matching and dynamic replacements.
Can I use capture groups in replacements?
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Yes. When using Regex mode, you can reference capture groups in the replacement field using syntax such as `$1`, `$2`, or `$3` to reuse parts of the matched text.
Is the search case-sensitive?
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By default the search is case-insensitive, but you can toggle case sensitivity using the dedicated option if you need exact character matching.
Can I replace multiple matches at once?
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Yes. The tool can replace every occurrence of the search pattern across the entire text input in a single operation.
Does the tool highlight matches before replacing?
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Yes. All matches are highlighted live in the editor so you can visually confirm the results before applying replacements.
Can I replace line breaks or tabs?
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Yes. When using Regex mode you can match special characters such as `\n` for newlines and `\t` for tabs.
Is this tool useful for developers?
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Yes. Developers often use find-and-replace tools to refactor variable names, update code patterns, or modify structured text using regex expressions.
Can I edit large blocks of text?
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Yes. The tool is designed to handle large text inputs and quickly perform replacements across the entire document.
Is my text sent to a server?
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No. All searching and replacements happen locally in your browser, so your content remains private.
Does the tool work offline?
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Yes. Once the page has loaded, all functionality runs in the browser and can work without an active internet connection.