Search and Replace in DW-CC

[Jack]

I noticed that, as I selected a first instance of several identical pieces of text in my source code, similar entries are also underlined as I extend my selection, as if to hint at global edits. However, I do not see how those extended edits can be made. There is a hint to press (on my Mac) Cmd-Shift-F in order to do a global search-and-replace in the selected file. However, after I enter that command, nothing useful happens.

Likewise I tried manually to search-and-replace data at the bottom of the source edit screen, and again, nothing happens.

Any ideas appreciated.

jwc

[Jon Fritz · Accepted solution]

When the identical text is underlined in Code View, hit Ctrl + Shift + F3 to select them all using the multi-cursor functionality in DW. That will allow you to change all of them at the same time as you start typing.

Here's more info on the multi-cursor functions in DW: How to write and edit code in Dreamweaver

[Jack]

Many thanks.

jwc