How can I replace words for the whole space at once?
Asked by Claudio Alves:

Hi everybody,

We have changed the product name of one of our software products. I need to replace the old with the new name. I do not want to do this manually for over 100 articles.

So my goal is e.g. to replace every "ABC" with "DEF". Is there another way to do it?

Thank you

Claudio


Answers:
author: Asha Goyal
body: Hi [@Claudio Alves](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/5459842)

There are a few ways:

1. You can search and replace text in Confluence by pressing CTRL-F while in edit mode. A new headerbar will appear where you can search and replace. This is applicable for a single page only.

2. Use a third party macros.

3. Use Scriptrunner.

If you have [ScriptRunner for Confluence Cloud](https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/1215215/scriptrunner-for-confluence?tab=overview&hosting=cloud) you can find and replace text across your entire space with one click.

There's a script you can copy and paste into the [Script Console](https://docs.adaptavist.com/sr4cc/latest/features/script-console) and run. It is available here: <https://library.adaptavist.com/entity/find-and-replace-text-across-space>

Kindly Accept and Vote if it helps.

Regards

comments: author: Claudio Alves
body: Thank you very much :-)


author: Admin
body: [Asha Goyal](https://community.atlassian.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/4891126)

do you recommend any apps for confluence data center?


author: Kristian Klima
body: Hello [@Claudio Alves](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/5459842) and welcome.

I tested [Find and Replace](https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/1231783?tab=overview&hosting=cloud) by EasyApps on phrases individual words and it worked well.

HOWEVER, and it applies to any search and replace app or method, one needs to be very careful to avoid wrecking their content. Replacing OMNIA with MOX worked well as those are unique words, product names in fac.

But anything that's a dictionary word.... tread carefully :)

comments: author: Stavros_Rougas_EasyApps
body: [@Claudio Alves](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/5459842) some great advice from [@Kristian Klima](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/5074962) .

I am a co-founder Easy Apps, the maker of [Find and Replace by Easy Apps](https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/1231783) which [@Kristian Klima](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/5074962) suggests you try.

A tip if you try our app. When possible select case sensitive. Then after you make the change do the same search without selecting case sensitive. It might allow you to have one search which is easy to confirm, and then one where you have to look carefully (preview has a link to the page). It's not perfect but at times it can reduce errors and is a good way to ensure you didn't miss anything. You might even find mistakes that were missed previously.

We went out of our way to ensure the preview is detailed so that you can click Replace with confidence.

If you have more content editing needs and care about value for money then look at [Space Content Manager](https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/1226657?tab=overview&hosting=cloud). It includes the same find and replace feature, plus others like a label manager. We are actively adding features.

All our apps are built in Forge.


author: Stavros_Rougas_EasyApps
body: I forgot to mention that you can also restrict access by space, user or group. Example only space admins can use find and replace or only certain groups can use label manager.

All these bulk editing tools are great, but you can decide who can do what. Each organization is unique.


author: Claudio Alves
body: Thank you, I have already asked the admins to install this add on.


author: Stavros_Rougas_EasyApps
body: [@Claudio Alves](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/5459842) if you have any questions do not hesitate to open a [support ticket](https://easy-apps.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/2) or email me stavros@easyapps.app.


author: Admin
body: [Stavros_Rougas_EasyApps](https://community.atlassian.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/5171007)

do you have this for the confluence data center version?


author: Stavros_Rougas_EasyApps
body: [@Admin](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/636904) we do not have a data center version. Best thing is to tell us about your use case in a [support ticket](https://easy-apps.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/2).


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