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How do I search/replace text that is not standard size (decimal numbers)?

99drine
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Nov 07, 2025 Nov 07, 2025

Hello, I need to search/replace text that is 6.7 pt. It's everywhere in my document, but when I run the search, InDesign can't find it. Are you familiar with this problem, and does anyone have any ideas on how to get around it? Thank you for your help!

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m1b Community Expert
Community Expert , Nov 07, 2025 Nov 07, 2025

Hi @99drine and others, this is a challenge that comes up from time to time and yes, enforcing stylesheets is the answer, but how do you apply the stylesheet automatically if you can't perform the search for the point size?

 

I've written a script that can solve this particular problem. I tested it on your sample document @99drine and it worked as expected.

 

To use, first perform a normal find/change grep for the target point size: 4.6pt. In the change to field, set the point size also to 4.6pt

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m1b Community Expert
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Nov 08, 2025 Nov 08, 2025
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Thanks Eugene! Good idea to adapt it to other numerical values!

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99drine
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Nov 08, 2025 Nov 08, 2025
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Unbelievable! A huge thank you to everyone, especially @m1b! The mystery has been solved and a solution found... it has perfectly solved my problem, and I would like to add that, in addition to the practical benefit of the time your answers will save me, the idea that strangers are taking the time to help strangers fills me with joy! A huge thank you from Toulouse, France! Have a great weekend!

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Good to hear! 🙂

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