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# Find and replace in matching column

The Find and Replace feature allows values in a mapped column to be **changed, converted, or rephrased** before they are matched or updated in the store.  This is commonly used to clean up data, standardize naming, or remove unwanted text from feed values.

||| If get an error "Find words fail regular expression check." Click [here](https://stocksync.crisp.help/en/article/why-am-i-getting-an-error-as-find-words-fail-regular-expression-check-please-contact-our-support-team-xjhu8z/) to know more.

# 1. Find

Use this field to search for one or more words or phrases from the feed file.

* Multiple words or phrases can be added and separated by commas.
* The search matches **any part of the word**, not exact matches only.
* Supports **wildcards (*)** and **regular expressions**.
* Regular expressions can be tested here: https://regex101.com/

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/b219050a5836c000/screenshot-2024-08-19-at-53415_1o44cpt.jpg)

# 2. Replace with

Use this field to replace the words or phrases found in the **Find** field.

* Replacement values should follow the same order as the Find values.
* Multiple replacement values can be separated by commas.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/b219050a5836c000/screenshot-2024-08-19-at-55117_4ulmge.jpg)

### Examples

**(a)** To find words such as **woman**, **manicure**, or similar variations, use a wildcard pattern like: ***man**
This matches any word that starts with **man**.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/b219050a5836c000/screenshot-2024-08-19-at-55253_lpu6jq.jpg)

**(b)**  To add **multiple search conditions**, separate each value with a comma.

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**(c)**  If the value contains a **comma**, wrap the text in **double quotes (" ")** and use **[,]** to represent the comma. Examples: **"Clothes[,]"** , "mm[,]"
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/b219050a5836c000/screenshot-2024-05-21-at-50720_78ci8i.png)

**(d)**  To remove all links from a description field, use the following patterns in the Find field:  *<a href=.?>,<a id=.?>,</a>*

**(e)**  To replace text using the value from another column, use the column name inside double curly brackets.  Example: **{{Description}}**

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/b219050a5836c000/screenshot-2024-05-21-at-50731_18154wi.png)
