Find and replace in a Word file

Swaps a word or phrase for another throughout a Word file in one go, without opening Word. Great when you reuse one cover letter and need to change the company name. It works on .docx files only and runs in your browser.

🛠 Find and replace in a Word file

🔒 Runs on your device; your file is not sent to any server.

How to use this tool

  1. Choose a .docx file.
  2. In the box, write one edit per line as: old text => new text.
  3. Click "Apply & download".
  4. A file named edited- plus your file name downloads, and a message shows how many places were replaced.

What you can use it for

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FAQ

It says "No match found" but the word is there.

Word sometimes splits a single word into pieces inside the file when part of it has different formatting or was spell-corrected. Try a shorter phrase, or retype the word in Word.

Is it case-sensitive?

Yes, it matches exactly, so Manager and manager are different. Arabic text must match letter for letter too.

Does it change headers and footers?

Yes, it searches the body, headers and footers. Footnotes and comments are skipped.

Does it work with old .doc files?

No. Open the file in Word and save it as .docx first.

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