Common questions about Find and Replace usually focus on where to find the entry, how replacement scope works, and how to confirm results; this section covers 4 frequent questions and a glossary.
FAQ
Why can’t I find the Find and Replace entry?
- Make sure you have opened an editable document.
- Tap Tools at the bottom.
- Open the relevant tab and look for Find and Replace.
- If the layout looks different, update WPS Office for iOS and try again.
What is the difference between Replace and Replace All?
- Replace changes only the current match.
- Replace All changes every matching item in the document at one time.
- For important content, use Find first to confirm the scope before replacing all matches.
Why are there no results after I enter a keyword?
- Check whether the keyword exactly matches the text in the document.
- Try a shorter keyword and search for the core term first.
- Make sure the correct document is open and the content is visible.
- If there is still no result, that text may not exist in the current document.
How can I update repeated wording faster on an iPhone?
- Use Find first to confirm where the keyword appears.
- If you want to review all hits together, tap AI Find All.
- After confirming the replacement text, open the Replace view.
- Use Replace All when you need to standardize wording across the document.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Find | The action of searching for specific text in the current document and jumping to the matching location. |
| Replace | The action of changing found text to new text, usually one match at a time. |
| Replace All | The action of replacing every matching item in the document in one step. |
| AI Find All | An entry that helps you review all matching content together for faster checking. |