I need a word processor with search and replace similar to Word's advanced wildcard search. I tried OnlyOffice, but its find and replace options seemed too limited. What alternatives are worth trying?
What can I use instead of Word for wildcard search and replace?
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LibreOffice Writer supports regular expressions in Find and Replace. They can cover searches like Word's wildcards, although the syntax isn't the same, so existing patterns will need translating.
For example, [a-z][^,] searches for a lowercase letter followed by a character that isn't a comma. Turn on regular expressions in the Find and Replace options before using it.
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WPS Office is another option to investigate if you want a more familiar office suite. Check its current find and replace features against the specific wildcard patterns you need before committing to it.
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Tizzybit:
That pattern also requires a second character, so it won't match a letter at the end of a paragraph on its own.