Find and replace

Change a name or word in every cell at once. Use Match entire cell contents so it only changes cells that match exactly.

Beginner · 9 min · 10 steps

In this lesson

  • Open it with Edit, then Find and replace, or Ctrl+H (Windows) or Cmd+Shift+H (Mac).
  • Next to Search, choose where to look.
  • Find matches text anywhere inside a cell and ignores capitals.

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Why your formula broke when you copied it

Lock a cell with $ so a formula keeps working when you copy it down.

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Why your formula broke when you copied it

Lock a cell with $ so a formula keeps working when you copy it down.

Beginner · 7 min · Free, with no sign-up

Do the free lesson on your computer.

Send yourself the link and open it on a laptop or desktop.

On your computer, go tolearnford.com/go/39MP