How do I find and replace text online?

Paste text in Original text, enter Search for and Replace with values, adjust options, and the output updates instantly with an occurrence count.

Can I use regular expressions?

Yes. Choose Regular expression mode to use regex patterns, including capture groups in the replacement field.

What is extended mode?

Extended mode interprets escape sequences such as \n, \r, \t, \b, and \\ in both search and replace fields.

Can I replace only the first match?

Yes. Enable Replace only the first occurrence to change the first match while still showing how many total matches exist.

Does match case work?

When Match case is enabled, uppercase and lowercase letters must match exactly. When disabled, matching is case-insensitive.

Is this the same as find and replace in Microsoft Word?

No. This tool edits pasted plain text in your browser. It does not open or modify Word documents.

Can I replace words but not partial matches?

Yes. Enable Match whole word only to avoid replacing text inside longer words.

Are lines uploaded to a server?

No. All processing runs locally in your browser.

Find and replace online

Find and replace text online with normal, extended, or regex mode. Match case, whole words, count occurrences, then copy or download.

What is find and replace online?

Find and replace online is a text replacer that searches pasted content for a string or pattern and substitutes a replacement value. Use normal mode for literal text, extended mode for escape sequences, or regex mode for advanced patterns, then review the occurrence count. People also search for search and replace, replace text online, text find and replace, or string replace online; this page serves that intent. It does not edit Word documents or Notepad files directly.

Find and replace features

Controls for search and replace text workflows.

Instant replace: Output and occurrence count refresh as you edit text or options.
Normal, extended, and regex: Literal search, escape sequences, or regular expression patterns.
Case and whole-word matching: Toggle case sensitivity and whole-word-only matching.
First match only: Replace the first occurrence without changing later matches.
Occurrence counter: See how many matches were found in the input text.
Copy and download: Export replaced text as plain text in one click.

How to search and replace text

Three steps for replaced output.

Paste your text: Enter the content you want to search in Original text.
Set search and replace: Fill Search for and Replace with, then pick mode and matching options.
Copy or export: Review occurrences, then use Copy all, Download text, or Open in new tab.

Tips for search and replace

Avoid common replacement mistakes.

Start in normal mode: Use literal matching first before switching to regex.
Check the occurrence count: Confirm how many matches exist before copying output.
Use whole word for terms: Prevent partial replacements inside longer words.
Try extended for newlines: Search for \n or \t when replacing line or tab characters.
Validate regex patterns: Invalid regular expressions show an error and leave input unchanged.

When to use find and replace online

Common replace text tasks.

Bulk word swaps: Change repeated terms across a pasted block in one pass.
Cleanup pasted logs: Replace tokens, prefixes, or markers in exported log text.
Regex cleanup: Use patterns to normalize spacing, punctuation, or line formats.
Case fixes: Swap specific strings with case-sensitive or insensitive matching.
Quick QA edits: Test replacement rules on sample text before using them elsewhere.

Why use this find replace tool

Fast text replacement without desktop software.

Immediate: No run button required for standard use.
Flexible modes: Literal, extended escapes, and regex in one interface.
Private: All processing stays in the browser.
Portable output: Copy, download, or open output in a separate tab.

Technical details

How the find and replace processor works.

Input format: Plain text with Unix or Windows line endings.
Normal mode: Treats search and replace values as literal strings.
Extended mode: Parses \n, \r, \t, \b, and \\ escape sequences before matching.
Regex mode: Uses JavaScript regular expressions with optional multiline matching.
Runtime: Client-side in modern browsers.

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