How do I replace dumb quotes with smart quotes

So basically, I'm writing a book with google docs and I finished it. However, I just realized I used dumb quotes instead of smart quotes. Is there a way to mass change dumb quotes to smart quotes? I already tried find and replace, however that doesn't seem to work. Please help!

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.1

Posted on Dec 30, 2020 10:33 AM

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Dec 30, 2020 12:49 PM in response to the_real_sam_the_man

Refer to "Use smart quotes and dashes" in Change Keyboard Text preferences on Mac.

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Dec 30, 2020 1:19 PM in response to John Galt

it doesn't work like that. If I do that, I have to redo every single one of them, but I want a way to mass fix it

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Dec 30, 2020 1:30 PM in response to the_real_sam_the_man

Most word processing apps have a global search and replace feature. Contact Google for support: Contact a third-party vendor - Apple Support.

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