Replacing existing text with new text is simple. But inserting new text without deleting anything is a bit harder. You can update each individually or you can use the ^& code as follows: For instance, let's suppose you want to insert the text ', Inc.' to each occurrence of a company name.

In the Find What control, enter the name of the company, Harkins and Son.

In the Replace With control, enter ^&, Inc.

Use the ^& code to retain the find string. Styles provide a great way to apply consistent formatting. To apply a style using this feature, do the following: Using Find and Replace, you can do so after the fact as well.

In the Find What control, enter the text to which you're applying the format.

(You can use literal text, codes, and wildcards.)

Click inside the Replace With control (and delete any contents).

Click the More button and click Format.

In the Replace Style dialog, select the style you want to apply, as shown in Figure C.

Word will display the style under the Replace With control, as shown in Figure D. Specify a style instead of a literal replacement string. The style you selected will be displayed under the Replace With control. To change one style to another, you can use the Style pane to select all the text of one style and then select the new style. You can also use the Find and Replace feature as follows: That technique is quick at around five clicks.

Click the Find What control and click More.

Select the style you're replacing and click OK.

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