How to Use WPS Find and Replace on iOS

Last updated:July 23, 2026

Use WPS Find and Replace on iOS through 3 how-to topics covering the entry point, text search, and text replacement; choose a topic from the index and follow the steps in order.

How-to Index

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

How-to Guide

1. Open the Find and Replace entry

Entry path: “☰” icon → “Find and Replace”

  1. Open the smart document you want to edit.
  2. Tap the “☰” icon at the top.
  3. Tap Find and Replace in the menu.
  4. When the panel opens, get ready to enter the text you want to find or replace.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: You can see the search or replace input area.
  • Next action available: You can continue by entering keywords and moving to the next step.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If the document is not open first, the entry may not be available.
  • Environment note: You need edit permission for the current document.

2. Find specific text in a document

Entry path: “☰” icon → “Find and Replace” → “Find”

  1. Open the Find and Replace panel by following the previous steps.
  2. Stay on the Find tab.
  3. Enter the text you want to locate in the search box.
  4. Review the matched result in the document and continue moving through the places you want to check.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The document jumps to matched text.
  • Next action available: You can continue reviewing more results or switch to replacement.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: An empty search box will not return a useful result.
  • Environment note: In longer documents, confirm the keyword spelling before searching.

3. Replace specific text in a document

Entry path: “☰” icon → “Find and Replace” → “Replace”

  1. Open the Find and Replace panel and switch to the Replace tab.
  2. Enter the original text in the search field.
  3. Enter the new text in the replacement field.
  4. Confirm the content and run the replacement, then review the updated result in the document.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The original text is updated to the new text.
  • Next action available: You can continue editing, save the document, or run another search and replace task.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If you do not verify the old and new text first, the result may not match your intention.
  • Environment note: Saving the document before replacement can make later review easier.