Common questions about Find and Replace Location usually focus on where to open the feature, how to move through results, and how to choose between single replacement and replacing all; this FAQ includes 3 common questions and a glossary.
FAQ
Why can’t I find the Find and Replace entry?
- Make sure you have opened an editable document in WPS on Android.
- Tap Tools, then look for Find and Replace in the related tab area.
- If the entry still does not appear, switch back to document editing mode and check again.
How do I move to the previous or next result after searching?
- Open the Find screen and enter your keyword.
- Tap ← to view the previous match.
- Tap → to view the next match.
What is the difference between Replace and Replace All?
- Replace updates only the current matched result.
- Replace All updates every matched result in the document at one time.
- In longer documents, it is helpful to test a single replacement first before replacing all matches.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Find | The action of searching for specified text in the current document and locating matched results. |
| Replace | The action of changing found text to new text, either one result at a time or in batches. |
| Replace All | The action of replacing all matched results in the document in one step. |