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WPS Find and Replace Location on macOS FAQ

Last updated:July 15, 2026

Common questions about WPS Find and Replace Location on macOS usually involve missing matches, batch replacement, and special characters; this FAQ covers 4 frequent questions and practical fixes.

FAQ

What should I do if Find returns no results even though the content is in the document?

  1. Check whether the keyword in the search box is entered correctly.
  2. Confirm whether the document uses full-width and half-width characters differently.
  3. If advanced conditions are enabled, clear some limits and search again.

How do I delete paragraph marks in batches?

  1. Open the Replace dialog box.
  2. Enter ^p in Find what.
  3. Leave Replace with empty.
  4. Click Replace All to remove paragraph marks in batches.

What should I do if formatting becomes messy after replacement?

  1. Use Find Next first to confirm the match scope.
  2. Save a copy of an important document before running a batch replacement.
  3. If you only need to adjust styles, use format replacement instead of replacing the main text directly.

How can I open Find, Replace, and Go To faster on Mac?

  1. Press Control + F to open Find.
  2. Press Control + H to open Replace.
  3. Press Control + G to open Go To.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Find whatThe target text or expression entered in the Find or Replace dialog box to locate matches.
WildcardA special symbol used to match text patterns, such as *, ?, or ^#.
Format replacementA method that finds content by one format and replaces it with another format.
Go ToA feature that jumps directly to a page, section, line, footnote, comment, or other target type.