Multiple File Search & Replace Editor's Review

Multiple File Search and Replace is a piece of software which comes in handy when you need to replace words or phrases in file batches. This program can be used to replace, insert or delete the text of your choice in a large variety of file types: RTF, DOC, HTM, HTML, XML etc.

The program has a nice and intuitive graphical user interface which makes it very easy to use. Basically, you need to select the folder (and subfolders) containing the text file you want to be modified, apply the file modification rule and that's all.

Now, let's have a closer look at those modification rules. A rule can be created, saved and edited. When you create a rule, you need to specify the action (replace, insert, delete) and type of action, field identifiers (where applicable) and the text you want to replace, delete or insert in your files.

You can choose to rename words, phrases, special characters, but also text found between beginning and end identifiers. This option proved to be highly valuable when altering text in HTML files, such as links or text between metatags.

The results can be saved in the original file, files can be duplicated containing the modifications or the modified files ca be renamed. File names cases can be set to small, 'as sentence' or large.

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In conclusion: An excellent free application recommended for webmasters, web developers, and search engine optimization staff.

version reviewed: 2.2