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01. Upload a document from your computer or cloud storage.
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04. Send, export, fax, download, or print out your document.

How to find and replace in PDF on Desktop with DocHub

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DocHub is an innovative platform that simplifies document management by offering powerful editing, signing, and distribution features. With seamless integration into Google Workspace, users can effortlessly import, export, and modify documents to enhance productivity. Whether you are working on a business proposal or an important contract, our platform empowers you to manage your documents efficiently. This guide will walk you through the process of finding and replacing text in your PDF on Desktop, ensuring that your editing experience is smooth and effective.

Follow the steps to find and replace in your PDF document

  1. Open your web browser and navigate to the DocHub website. Log in to your account using your credentials.
  2. Once logged in, upload the PDF document you want to edit by selecting the appropriate option in the editor.
  3. After the document is open, locate the search function within the editing tools. Here, you can input the text you wish to find.
  4. Once you have found the text, proceed to the replace option where you can enter the new text you want to use.
  5. Review the changes to ensure accuracy. This platform allows you to navigate through each instance of the text, making it easy to replace them one by one or all at once.
  6. After making your edits, you can download the updated PDF, share it directly with colleagues, or print it for physical copies.

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How to replace text in PDF? Upload a PDF doc. Upload PDF document to replace text online. Search text in PDF. Search the content you will replace in PDF document. Replace text in PDF. Then enter the text you want to replace. After entering the text, press the Replace button. Start Replace Text in PDF.
Choose Edit Find (Ctrl/Command+F). Type the text you want to search for in the text box on the Find toolbar. To replace text, click Replace With to expand the toolbar, then type the replacement text in the Replace With text box.
Edit the text by doing one of the following: Type new text to replace the selected text, or press Delete to remove it. To rotate the text box, use the rotation handle at the top of the selected text box. Manage list items using the list controls (bulleted and numbered) in the right-side Format panel.
docHub Open your PDF file using docHub. Click Tools, select Content and choose Edit Document Text. Drag the mouse across and select the text you want to replace. Type the replacement text. Your new text displays in the place of the selected text.
Select Edit Find/Change. Select the Object tab. Select the Specify Attributes To Find icon from the Find Object Format section. In the Find Object Format Options dialog, select a type of formatting, specify the format attributes, and then select OK.
Select Edit Find/Change. Select the Text tab and type your search text in the Find What field. Select the Specify attributes to find icon in the Find Format section. In the Find Format Settings dialog, select a type of formatting, specify the format attributes, and select OK.
Open your PDF with your default PDF reader. Press the control (Ctrl) button and the F key simultaneously. A text box will pop up type in the keyword or phrase you want to locate in the box. The first matching word or phrase will be highlighted in the PDF.
Find and replace text in a PDF Choose Edit Find (Ctrl/Command+F). Type the text you want to search for in the text box on the Find toolbar. To replace text, click Replace With to expand the toolbar, then type the replacement text in the Replace With text box.

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