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How can I search for an EXACT word in Pages, as in "very" but not "every?"

How can I search for an EXACT word in Pages, as in "very" but not "every?"

Posted on May 11, 2021 1:47 PM

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Posted on May 11, 2021 5:18 PM

Here are screenshots to help:

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May 11, 2021 5:18 PM in response to bpurdin

Here are screenshots to help:

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May 11, 2021 1:52 PM in response to bpurdin

Click the cogwheel icon to the left of the search field and choose 'Whole words'.

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May 12, 2021 6:41 AM in response to Wayne Contello

Very helpful. I should have seen it, but I didn't. Thank you very much.

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How can I search for an EXACT word in Pages, as in "very" but not "every?"

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