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Workflow Builder: Find & Replace

Quickly find and update custom values, tags, or text within a single workflow using Find & Replace.

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Who This Is For / When to Use

Use this feature when you need to quickly locate or update repeated values, tags, or text across a workflow without manually opening each step.

Access Find & Replace

  1. Open a workflow in the Builder.

  2. Click the Search (πŸ”) icon or press:

    • Alt + F (Windows)

    • Option + F (Mac)

  3. The Find panel will open on the left.

Search Within a Workflow

  1. In the Find panel, choose what to search:

    • Custom values

    • Tags

    • Text

  2. Enter your search term.

  3. Review results:

    • Matching results appear instantly.

    • The first match opens automatically.

    • The builder moves to the corresponding step on the canvas.

  4. Navigate between results:

    • Click through matches.

    • The canvas automatically jumps to each selected step.

Replace Values or Tags

  1. Enable Replace in the Find panel.

  2. Select a replacement value from the picker.

  3. Choose one:

    • Replace β†’ updates the current match

    • Replace All β†’ updates all supported matches in the workflow

Supported replacements:

  • Custom values

  • Tags

Example Use Cases

Update a Tag Across a Workflow

  • Find: HighPriority

  • Replace with: Urgent

  • Apply Replace All to update every instance.

Update a Custom Value

  • Find: Agency Email

  • Replace with: Support Email

  • Apply changes across all workflow steps.

Feature Behavior and Limitations

  • Works within one workflow only.

  • Search is:

    • Case-insensitive

    • Supports partial matches

  • Replace:

    • Only works for custom values and tags

    • Does not apply to plain text

  • Text search:

    • Can locate step names and trigger names

    • Cannot replace them

  • Navigation:

    • Automatically moves the canvas to the selected result

  • Undo:

    • Use the Undo button to revert changes

Availability

  • Available in:

    • Standard Builder

    • Advanced Builder

Common Issues and Fixes

Replace option is not available

  • Ensure you are searching for custom values or tags, not text.

Changes did not apply to all steps

  • Use Replace All instead of Replace.

Cannot replace step or trigger names

  • This is not supported. Only search is available for these fields.

Cannot find expected results

  • Check for partial matches or variations in spelling.

  • Confirm you selected the correct search type (text, tags, or custom values).

FAQ

Can I use Find & Replace across multiple workflows?

No. Find & Replace only works within the currently open workflow.

What types of data can be replaced?

Only custom values and tags can be replaced.

Can I replace text inside steps?

No. Text can be searched but not replaced.

Is the search case-sensitive?

No. Search is case-insensitive and supports partial matches.

Can I undo changes after replacing?

Yes. Use the Undo action in the builder to revert changes.

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