Using Find & Replace Feature in Chapter Editor

Using Find & Replace in Authoring Studio

Using the Find and Replace Feature

The Find & Replace feature is a handy tool in the chapter editor that lets you quickly locate specific text in your document and replace it with new content.

Steps to Use Find & Replace

1. Accessing the Tool:
  1. Go to the top left of the chapter editor and click on the Edit menu.

  1. From the dropdown, select Find & Replace to open its modal.

2. Finding Text:
  1. In the Find & Replace modal, you'll see a Find form.

  1. Type in the word or phrase you're looking for.
  2. If you need an exact match with capitalization, check the Match Case box.

  1. Click Find to locate the first occurrence of your search term. The editor will highlight it.

3. Replacing Text:
  1. To replace the found text, enter your new content in the Replace field.

  1. Click Replace to update the highlighted text.

  1. To find and replace the next occurrence, click Find again and then Replace.
4. Replacing All Occurrences:
  1. If you want to replace every instance of the term in your document, click Replace All.

5. Navigating Through Occurrences:
  1. Use the Prev button to go back to previous occurrences, or Next to move on to next ones.

  1. Continue searching for more instances by clicking Find.
6. Exiting the Tool:
  1. To stop using Find & Replace, click the Cancel button.

This feature streamlines the editing process, making it easier to update and refine your document efficiently.

FAQ(s)

1. What is the Find & Replace feature, and how does it help in editing?
The Find & Replace feature is a powerful tool in the chapter editor that allows users to locate specific text within a document and replace it with new content. It streamlines the editing process by swiftly identifying and modifying instances of text throughout the document.

2. How can I access the Find & Replace tool?
To access the tool:
  1. Go to the top left of the chapter editor and click on the 'Edit' menu.
  2. From the dropdown, select 'Find & Replace' to open its modal.
3. What are the steps to find text using this feature?
  1. In the Find & Replace modal, locate the Find form.
  2. Enter the word or phrase you wish to find.
  3. Optionally, enable 'Match Case' for an exact capitalization match.
  4. Click 'Find' to locate the first occurrence of the search term, which will be highlighted in the editor.
4. How can I replace text after finding it?
  1. After locating the text, enter the new content in the 'Replace' field within the modal.
  2. Click 'Replace' to update the highlighted text with the new content.
  3. To find and replace the next occurrence, click 'Find' again and then 'Replace.'
5. Is there an option to replace all occurrences of the term in the document?
Yes, to replace every instance of the term throughout the document, click 'Replace All.'

6. Can I navigate through different occurrences of the text?
  1. Use the 'Prev' button to move to previous occurrences and 'Next' to advance to subsequent ones.
  2. To continue searching for more instances, click 'Find.'

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