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# 10.1.6 Search and replace in a document

> Find and replace, change one or all, how to use it, what to watch

Search and replace in a document lets you **find** a word or phrase in the open document and **change** it in one place or everywhere.

It’s often used when revising long drafts or planning docs.

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## What does it do?

You can quickly find a word and replace it with another.

Examples:

* "said" → "murmured"
* "really" → delete
* "suddenly" → "in an instant"
* Change a setting or term name

Use it to clean up **repetition and wording** across the document.

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## When to use it

### 1. After the first draft

Repetition is normal in a first draft. Clean up wording when revising.

### 2. When one expression repeats too much

The same verb or phrase can make the prose feel flat.

### 3. When a setting or term changes

If a world or character name changes, you can update it across the document quickly.

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## How to use it

1. Open the document.
2. Open find (search icon in the header or its shortcut).
3. Enter the search term.
4. Enter the replacement.
5. Choose:
   * Replace one by one, or
   * Replace all

You can review each match or apply to the whole document.

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## How to use it well

### 1️⃣ Check repeated verbs

See if the same verb appears three or more times.

### 2️⃣ Trim filler words

Words like “really,” “very,” “actually,” “suddenly” can weaken sentences. Sometimes deleting them works better.

### 3️⃣ Vary paragraph openings

Check that consecutive paragraphs don’t all start with the same word.

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## What to watch

* Don’t use “Replace all” without checking.
* Always confirm the result in context.
* Don’t overuse synonyms; **accuracy in context** matters more than variety.

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## Summary

* Search and replace is a revision tool.
* You can find and replace words quickly.
* It helps with repetition and term changes.
* Checking context matters more than mechanical replacement.

This feature **tidies** the text; it doesn’t make it flashy.