Search and Replace
Chroma24 Interactive Learning
Discover the power of in-page text editing with Search & Replace – a lightweight Chrome extension designed to help you quickly search for and replace text in editable fields on a webpage. Whether you're a developer, content editor, or just need to tweak text on the fly, this extension can help save time updating content. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ KEY FEATURES Instant Activation: Open Search and Replace in the Chrome Side Panel by selecting the Search and Replace extension icon, or open it within a modal using the hotkey combination Alt + Shift + R. Easy-Access Side Panel: Enjoy continuous access using the Chrome Side Panel for searching, previewing, and replacing text on any page with editable content. User-Friendly Modal: Enjoy a floating, draggable in-page modal that lets you search, preview, and replace text with or without the side panel. Flexible Replacement Options: Choose to replace individual matches or all occurrences at once. Contextual Match Display: View a snippet of surrounding text for each match, with the search term highlighted, so you know exactly where your changes will apply. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ HOW IT WORKS 1. Open the Side Panel: Select the extension icon. 2. Open the Modal: Press Alt + Shift + R or select the "Open Modal" link in the Side Panel. 3. Search for Text: Enter the text you want to search for in the "Search" field. 4. Select the "Next" button to start finding occurrences. 5. The extension displays the context around each occurrence. 6. Replace Text: Use the “Replace” button to change the current occurrence 7. Or select “Replace All” to update every match on the page instantly. 8. Match Case: Enable the “Match Case” toggle switch to make your searches case sensitive. 9. Reset: Use the "Reset" link to quickly reset Search and Replace. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PERFECT FOR • Developers & Designers: Quickly test content modifications without editing source code. • Content Editors: Fine-tune text directly on webpages for live previews or temporary adjustments. • Everyday Users: Make on-the-fly changes to remove or update unwanted text. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ KNOWN ISSUES The tool highlights the text element in the page but does not highlight the matching text within the in-page text block. It does show the highlighted text in context in the Current Match viewer. It only allows for the updating of editable text in the page and may not work with some editable fields. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PRIVACY & SECURITY Search & Replace operates entirely in your browser and only modifies the text content in your current tab. No data is collected, transmitted or stored outside your device, ensuring your privacy and security remain intact. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
