XL2002: Frequently Asked Questions About the Find and Replace Feature in Excel 2002 (293450)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Excel 2002

This article was previously published under Q293450

SUMMARY

In Microsoft Excel 2002, the Find and Replace dialog boxes of earlier versions have been replaced by a single dialog box. The default tab selection depends on which of the two commands is used to open the dialog box. You can switch between finding and replacing as needed.

This article also lists articles that address some of the more frequently asked questions concerning the Find and Replace feature in Excel 2002.

MORE INFORMATION

  • How do I use the new Find and Replace dialog box?

    288291 XL2002: How to Use New "Find and Replace" Dialog Box in Excel 2002

  • Why are cells on unselected sheets changed when I perform a find-and-replace operation?

    284881 XL2002: "Replace All" Command Replaces Cells in Unselected Worksheets

  • Why aren't all cells with the same formats found when I choose to "find" based on the formatting of a cell?

    283626 XL2002: Can Only Find Exact Matches When You Find Formats Based on a Cell

  • Why doesn't the Replace command find text that I know is in my workbook?

    287126 XL2002: "Microsoft Excel Cannot Find a Match" Error Message

  • Why doesn't the Find command locate text that I know is in my workbook?

    282142 XL2002: Find Command Is Unsuccessful When Data Is in a Filtered List

REFERENCES

For more information about find and replace functionality, click Microsoft Excel Help on the Help menu, type find and replace in the Office Assistant or the Answer Wizard, and then click Search to view the topics returned.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/6/2006
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