To reproduce:
1) Open (or create) a non-empty document.
2) Edit --> Find & Replace ...
3) Search for: <something in your document>
Replace with: <whatever>
While in the "Replace with" box, select a Format. (I'm trying for "italic", but anything will do: font, color, spacing, ...)
Check the "Backwards" option
4) Execute the Find/Replace (e.g., Replace All, Find + Replace)
5) Notice that the format of the replaced text doesn't change. (Though if you place the cursor immediately before your Find text, you can bring up the Format --> Character dialog to confirm that the format is marked in that spot.)
Works fine if you search forwards.
Just for kicks, I also tried OO 3.4.1 and confirmed the behavior there as well.
Find & Replace backwards will not replace format
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Find & Replace backwards will not replace format
AOO413m1(Build:9783) - Rev. 1761381
MacOS 10.12.3 (16D32)
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Perspectives of New Music
MacOS 10.12.3 (16D32)
Assistant Editor
Perspectives of New Music
Re: Find & Replace backwards will not replace format
I do not know if it is a bug or not... But I know it: it is not a good idea to edit/change formatting properties of a document by usage the Find and Replace function.
Use the Styles feature of the office suite. It is more efficient way to properly format a document.
Use the Styles feature of the office suite. It is more efficient way to properly format a document.
Tibor Kovacs, Hungary; LO7.5.8 /Win7-10 x64Prof.
PortableApps/winPenPack: LO3.3.0-7.6.2;AOO4.1.14
Please, edit the initial post in the topic: add the word [Solved] at the beginning of the subject line - if your problem has been solved.
PortableApps/winPenPack: LO3.3.0-7.6.2;AOO4.1.14
Please, edit the initial post in the topic: add the word [Solved] at the beginning of the subject line - if your problem has been solved.