How to Use WPS Find and Replace Location on macOS

Use WPS Find and Replace Location on macOS across 4 how-to topics, covering find, replace, go to, and advanced search options; 4 are available without membership and 0 are membership-related.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Use Find

Entry: Home tab → Find button, or press Command + F

1. Open the spreadsheet file you want to work on.
2. Press Command + F, or click the Find button on the Home tab.
3. Enter the text or number you want to search for.
4. Click Find Next to move to the matched cell.
5. If needed, click Find All to review all matched results.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The find box appears and the matched cell is highlighted or selected.
• What you can do next: Continue to the next result or choose a result from the list.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the spreadsheet window is not active, the shortcut may not open the find box.
• Environment note: In large sheets, confirm the keyword carefully before searching.

2. Use Replace

Entry: Home tab → Find button drop-down → Replace, or press Command + H

1. Open the spreadsheet, then press Command + H, or choose Replace from the Find drop-down menu.
2. Enter the original content in the Find box.
3. Enter the new content in the Replace with box.
4. Click Replace to update the current match.
5. Click Replace All if you want to process all matches in one action.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The replace dialog opens and shows both the find and replace fields.
• What you can do next: Replace items one by one or complete a batch replacement.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Running Replace All without checking the scope may affect more cells than expected.
• Environment note: Save a copy before large batch replacements if you may need to review changes later.

3. Use Go To

Entry: Home tab → Find button drop-down → Go To, or press Command + G

1. Open the target spreadsheet and confirm the current work area.
2. Press Command + G, or choose Go To from the Find drop-down menu.
3. In the Go To panel, choose the target content or area type you want to jump to.
4. Confirm the selection to move to the target cell or range.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The current view jumps to the target cell or area.
• What you can do next: Continue editing, checking, or formatting in the selected area.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the target type is not confirmed first, you may jump to an unexpected area.
• Environment note: The result depends on the actual content and structure of the current spreadsheet.

4. Set Advanced Search Options

Entry: Find or Replace dialog → Options button

1. Open the Find or Replace dialog first.
2. Click Options to expand advanced settings.
3. Set the search scope to Worksheet or Workbook as needed.
4. Choose whether to match case, match the entire cell, and search by rows or by columns.
5. For more precise results, use the Format button to search by formatting conditions.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The advanced options area expands and shows configurable search conditions.
• What you can do next: Run a more precise find or replace action with the selected conditions.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Too many advanced conditions can reduce results or return no matches.
• Environment note: Before searching by format, confirm that the target cells use a consistent format.