Finding and Replacing Text

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To find and replace a text string

  1. Move the insertion point to where you want to begin your search.
  2. The Perl Code Editor uses the location of the insertion point to select a default search string.

  3. From the Search menu, choose Replace.
  4. In the Replace what box, type the search text and the replace text.
  5. Select any of the Find options.
  6. Start the search by clicking the Find Next, Replace or Replace All button.
  7. The Replace dialog box remains on the screen. To repeat a operation, click the Find Next or Replace button.