Search and Replace

When searching for a string to replace the current document using the keyboard shortcut the user will be prompted for the search string as shown below:

 

    

 

once the search string is selected the user will be prompted for the replacement string in the status bar prompt as shown below.

    

    

 

If the status bar prompt is disabled or the user chooses to search via the edit menu the user will be prompted with the Replace dialog instead.

 

Replacing Text from Status Bar

To replace a block of text from the status bar

  1. Place the cursor at the beginning of the block of text in which the replace will be performed

  2. Press <Ctrl + R> to activate the status bar prompt in replace mode

  3. Type the text to search for at the Forward search prompt and press <Enter>

  4. Type the replacement text at the Replacement prompt and press <Enter>

  5. Select the replace mode when prompted. There are four replace modes:

  • Yes

Replace the current match and continue prompting at each match.

  • No

Skip the current match and continue prompting at each match.

  • All

Replace all matches.

  • Cancel

Cancel the search and replace operation.

 

 

 

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