How to Find and Replace in WPS on Android

Last updated:July 23, 2026

This how-to guide includes 3 topics for WPS Find and Replace on Android, with 3 free topics and 0 membership-related topics, so you can jump to the task you need from the index.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Open the Find and Replace entryFree
22. Search for text in a documentFree
33. Replace text in a documentFree

How-to Guide

1. Open the Find and Replace entry

Entry path: Smart Document → top “≡” icon → Find and Replace

  1. Open a smart document.
  2. Tap the “≡” icon at the top.
  3. Tap Find and Replace.
  4. Open the Find and Replace panel.

Success Criteria

  • On-screen result: The Find and Replace panel is open.
  • Next action available: You can switch to the Find or Replace tab and enter text.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If a smart document is not open first, the entry may not be visible.
  • Environment note: The document needs to be open in a viewable or editable state.

2. Search for text in a document

Entry path: Find and Replace → Find tab

  1. Open the Find and Replace panel.
  2. Stay on the Find tab.
  3. Enter the text you want to search for in the search box.
  4. Review the matching results in the document.

Success Criteria

  • On-screen result: The keyword appears in the search box.
  • Next action available: You can continue reviewing matches or switch to the Replace tab.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: An empty search box will not return useful results.
  • Environment note: Results depend on whether the current document contains the target text.

3. Replace text in a document

Entry path: Find and Replace → Replace tab

  1. Open the Find and Replace panel.
  2. Switch to the Replace tab.
  3. Enter the original text in the find field.
  4. Enter the new text in the replace field.
  5. Complete the replacement setup and apply the change.

Success Criteria

  • On-screen result: Both the find field and replace field contain text.
  • Next action available: The target text in the document can be updated to the new text.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If the find text does not match the original content, the result may not be what you expect.
  • Environment note: Review the target text before replacing it to avoid unintended edits.