InfoRapid Search & Replace3.1f

Working with text documents on a daily basis might mean that some regular text strings might need to be replaced in multiple documents. Having to do this manually can be a pain, but it’s possible to rely on specialized applications like InfoRapid Search & Replace, supporting various formats, and sporting a cool design.

Easily set file filters

The application gets installed before you realize, but in order for it to function, it’s a good idea to make sure that .NET Framework is already on your computer. With it up and running, you can start configuring the search and replace elements, which are found in different tabs to provide quick accommodation and doesn’t overwhelm you.File support is decent, with the possibility to specify filters applying both to name and extension. You can look up more than just plain text documents, which can include Word, C++, and more. Search method is selected from a drop-down menu, with the possibility to match whole words, make the process case sensitive, and more.

Replace according to various rules

Replace parameters can be configured by writing parameters in the dedicated field. You can pay a visit to the examples tab, because it’s fitted with a whole array of supported functions. Down in the options menu, you get to choose the viewer mode, whether or not to open files in the registered application, and the total number of results to show.The scan operation doesn’t take a lot of time, with sections of each file being displayed in a table, while the word of interest is highlighted. Replacement can either be done for a single, or all items at a time. Note that original documents are modified, so you might want to create a backup if you’re not exactly sure of the operation.

To end with

Taking everything into consideration, we can state that InfoRapid Search & Replace is a reliable application you can use if your activities imply modifying text expressions or strings in multiple documents. Setting up rules is an easy task, while the entire operation is handled in the nick of time.