Find and Replace

The examples below are related to using Access's built-in Find and Replace functions.

Select a field and then Ctrl+F to open the Find and Replace Dialog.

Example Find:  Find Nulls (Nulls look like a blank empty fields)

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Example Find and Replace an empty field (empty = blank)

Enter closed quotes "" (double quotes) in Find and Replace empty fields.


To Find and Replace anything (except Nulls) use the asterisk *


Change Multiple Records

To change multiple records unlock the records and select a column in the lower window.

Then select Ctrl+F

Tip:  Filter the records to chose which records are being updated.


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Note that Microsoft has a bug in their built-in Find and Replace function, occasionally Access will close after displaying "Not Responding" when using find and replace.

One workaround for Find and Replace is to Use Tools > Export Excel. 
Edit the records in Excel then use Tools > Import Excel.


That's it !