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?
- Use Find or Replace one item at a time first to confirm the match result.
- If you only need to adjust styles, use Replace formatting instead of changing the text directly.
- 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?
- Open the Replace dialog box.
- Enter
^pin Find what. - Leave Replace with empty.
- Click Replace All to remove paragraph marks in batches.
Why can’t I find text that is clearly in the document?
- Check whether a condition such as full-width or half-width matching is enabled.
- Make sure the text you entered uses the same character form as the document content.
- If wildcard or advanced conditions are enabled, turn them off and search again.
How can I jump to a specific page or footnote faster?
- Open the Go To tab.
- Select a target type such as Page or Footnote.
- Enter the related number.
- Click Next to jump directly to that location.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Wildcard | A special character used for pattern matching. It can represent any character, a single character, digits, or other rules. |
| Replace All | An action that replaces all content matching the condition in the document at one time. |
| Go To | A feature that jumps directly to a specified target such as a page, section, line, footnote, comment, or graphic. |
| Replace formatting | A batch operation that finds content by its current formatting and changes it to another format. |