Find and Replace Shortcut (Ctrl+H / ⌘⇧H)
Open find-and-replace with Ctrl+H on Windows and ⌘⇧H on Mac (in editors). Here it is with Find and Find Next.
| Action | Mac | Windows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Find and Replace | ⌘⇧H | Ctrl+H | |
| Find | ⌘F | Ctrl+F | |
| Find Next | ⌘G | Enter / F3 | |
| Find Previous | ⌘⇧G | Shift+F3 | |
| Replace All (in dialog) | ⌘⏎ | Alt+A (Word) |
Replace text in bulk
In most Windows editors and Office apps, Ctrl+H opens Find and Replace. On the Mac the binding differs by app — Word uses ⌘⇧H, while many editors use ⌘⌥F or a Replace field inside the Find bar (⌘F).
Find vs replace
Plain ⌘F / Ctrl+F just searches; add replace when you need to swap every match at once. Turn on “Match case” or “Whole word” to avoid unwanted edits.
FAQ
What is the Find and Replace shortcut?
On Windows it is Ctrl+H in most editors and Office apps. On the Mac it varies — Word uses ⌘⇧H, many editors use ⌘⌥F.
Why does Ctrl+H do something else in my browser?
In Chrome and Firefox Ctrl+H opens History. Find-and-replace only exists in text editors and document apps, not web pages.
How do I replace every match at once?
Open the Replace dialog, type the search and replacement text, then choose Replace All (Alt+A in Word).