Macromedia Dreamweaver 8
Find and Replace: Saving a Search
If you frequently use the same Find and Replace search, you may find it helpful to save the search's specifics. By saving your search, you will no longer have to reconstruct it each time you want to use it. This document shows you how to save and reuse a Find and Replace search.
Saving a Search
You can save Find and Replace searches that you use often or those that include multiple conditions and would be time consuming to reconstruct (e.g., Text (Advanced) or Specific Tag).
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From the Edit menu, select Find and Replace...
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Press [Ctrl + [F]
The Find and Replace dialog box appears.
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Create your search
To see how to create a search, refer to Using Find and Replace: An Overview -
Click SAVE QUERY
The Save Query dialog box appears. -
Using the Save in pull-down list, select a location for the file
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In the File name text box, enter a name for the Find and Replace search
HINT: Be sure to be specific when naming your search so it is easily accessible the next time you need to use it. Also, consider creating a new file folder just for these search queries. This way, they will be easier to locate in the future. -
Click SAVE
Using a Saved Search
For your convenience, the Find and Replace tool allows you to use saved searches.
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From the Edit menu, select Find and Replace...
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Press [Ctrl] + [F]
The Find and Replace dialog box appears.
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Click LOAD QUERY
The Load Query dialog box appears. -
In the Look in pull-down list navigate to the file
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Select the appropriate Find and Replace file
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Click OPEN
Your search's constructed specifications appear in the Find and Replace dialog box.
