How to Use Favorite Searches in Advanced Search and Replace for Google Docs

Save your most-used searches (e.g. text + formatting + regex + case options) and reload them instantly with the Favorites feature – perfect for repetitive tasks!

1. Open the sidebar

Go to Extensions → Advanced Search and Replace for Google Docs™ → Show sidebar.

Open advanced search and replace

2. Set up your search

Enter the text and check any options you need (Case match, Use regex, Format-based Search, Bold, Italic, etc.).

My favorite search

3. Save it as a Favorite

Click Save Favorite, type a clear name (e.g., “Bold Headings”, “Red Links”, “Phone Numbers Regex”), and confirm.
You’ll see the success message.

Save favorite

4. Load a Favorite anytime

Click Load Favorite – your saved searches appear in a list.
Pick the one you want and it instantly fills the search form, ready to run.

Favorites list

That’s it! Build your personal library of powerful searches and never configure the same complex find-and-replace again. Enjoy the speed! 🚀