

If you need to control what gets changed and what doesn’t more precisely, you might be better off going through your document and making those changes by hand. For example, if you need to change the color of all text or remove all instances of bold text in your document, you can do this by selecting all (Ctrl+A) and then applying the change you want. Sometimes, it makes sense to apply formatting changes manually. There are many ways to use Find and Replace for formatting, but when should you consider using Find and Replace instead of applying manual formatting changes or using other options like the Format Painter? When Is Finding and Replacing Formatting Useful?

You can also use Find and Replace to locate specific types of formatting throughout your document and even replace that formatting with something else. Microsoft Word’s Find and Replace feature isn’t just for replacing text.
