When Replace Doesn't Work

When you try to replace text in your document using Find and Replace, things may not always work as you would expect. If they don't, check these factors:

• Have you made a selection of text? If so, the replace operation will work only within that selection.
• Have you cleared the formatting? (Unless the formatting is necessary for what you are trying to do.)
• Did you spell the Find What and Replace With text correctly?
• Are the search modifiers (match case and whole word) selected properly?

If these factors are set properly and it still doesn't work properly, then you should exit Word and restart the program. You will then be able to perform the replace anew, with Word in a "fresh" condition.