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pjs15
Feb 10, 2026Copper Contributor
Search a specific string in URLs across multiple Word documents
I would like to search for a specific string ("urldefense") in URLs across multiple Word documents that are all in the same folder. (I use Word on a Windows 11 desktop.) If it's possible to do this, ...
Charles_Kenyon
Feb 12, 2026Bronze Contributor
Here are two utilities for doing batch operations on files in a folder:
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- cdrgregFeb 13, 2026Copper Contributor
Charles,
I didn't post the links to the addins as I am not sure if either will search within field code for url address text if the field codes are not displayed.
- Charles_KenyonFeb 16, 2026Bronze Contributor
You can search for the url within the hyperlink by toggling display of field codes on prior to running the search, and then toggle back to display of field results once done.