WPS Find and Replace Location on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 15, 2026

When using Find, Replace, and Go To, common questions usually involve replacement results, special characters, and search conditions; this FAQ includes 4 common questions.

FAQ

What should I do if formatting changes after replacement?

  1. Use Find or Replace one item at a time first to confirm the match result.
  2. If you only need to adjust styles, use Replace formatting instead of changing the text directly.
  3. Before using Replace All in a large document, save a backup so you can roll back if needed.

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.

Why can’t I find text that is clearly in the document?

  1. Check whether a condition such as full-width or half-width matching is enabled.
  2. Make sure the text you entered uses the same character form as the document content.
  3. If wildcard or advanced conditions are enabled, turn them off and search again.

How can I jump to a specific page or footnote faster?

  1. Open the Go To tab.
  2. Select a target type such as Page or Footnote.
  3. Enter the related number.
  4. Click Next to jump directly to that location.

Glossary

TermDefinition
WildcardA special character used for pattern matching. It can represent any character, a single character, digits, or other rules.
Replace AllAn action that replaces all content matching the condition in the document at one time.
Go ToA feature that jumps directly to a specified target such as a page, section, line, footnote, comment, or graphic.
Replace formattingA batch operation that finds content by its current formatting and changes it to another format.