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title: "How to find words in Google Docs"
description: "Easily find words in Google Docs using the Find and Replace tool. Press Ctrl + F (Windows) or Cmd + F (Mac) and type the word you need."
url: "https://www.clueso.io/tutorials/how-to-find-words-in-google-docs"
updated: "2026-08-31T13:23:00.514Z"
---

# How to find words in Google Docs

Easily find words in Google Docs using the Find and Replace tool. Press Ctrl + F (Windows) or Cmd + F (Mac) and type the word you need.

In this article, you'll learn how to find or search for a specific word in your Google Doc.

1.Go to the Edit menu in the top toolbar and choose Find and Replace from the list.

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2. Type in the word you're looking for in the find search box. The words matching your search will be highlighted in your Google Doc.

![](https://d37f9k611f70xr.cloudfront.net/framer-1788182579673-ezmapegsrbj-lfylm1dayEXfRyEfothC750fkI.png)

Thank you for following this tutorial!

**FAQs**

1. **What if I can't find the word I'm looking for?**

If you can't find the word you're looking for, make sure you've spelled it correctly in the search box.

2. **Can I use the Find and Replace feature to replace a word throughout the document?**

Yes, you can use the Find and Replace feature to replace a specific word throughout the document with another word of your choice.

3. **Does the Find and Replace feature work on Google Docs mobile app?**

Yes, the Find and Replace feature is available on the Google Docs mobile app as well.