Find and Replace in Word
Open Replace to swap text everywhere: Ctrl+H (Windows) or ⌃H (Mac).
| Action | Mac | Windows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Find and Replace | ⌃H | Ctrl+H | |
| Find | ⌘F | Ctrl+F | |
| Go to | ⌥⌘G | Ctrl+G | |
| Repeat find | ⌘G | F4 |
Replace text across the document
Press Ctrl+H (Windows) or ⌃H — that is Control+H, not Command — on the Mac to open the Replace dialog. Enter the text to find and the replacement, then choose Replace All.
Find only
To search without replacing, use Ctrl+F / ⌘F.
FAQ
What is the find-and-replace shortcut in Word?
Press Ctrl+H on Windows or ⌃H (Control+H) on Mac to open the Replace dialog.
Why is it Control+H on Mac, not Command?
Word for Mac maps Replace to ⌃H; ⌘F is reserved for Find.
How do I replace every match at once?
In the Replace dialog, click Replace All.