Is it possible to remove all quotes from a document in word ?

Elisabeth Sanson 21 Reputation points
2021-03-22T19:45:50.9+00:00

Had a quick question – is it possible to remove all quotes from a document in word. So removing everything within quotations. I thought it could be possible using the find and replace option and wildcards but cannot figure it out.

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  1. Emi Zhang-MSFT 21,626 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2021-03-23T03:00:57.183+00:00

    Hi @Elisabeth Sanson , Try this method: Click Ctrl + H- under Replace tab- Find what enter (“)(”)*- Replace with enter nothing( if you want to keep quotes, enter: \1\2)- click More >>- Search: All- check Use wildcards- click Replace All:

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  1. Anonymous
    2021-03-24T03:27:20.8+00:00

    The Find expression by emizhang will only work properly (if at all) if the document uses smart quotes exclusively. If any of the double-quotes are plain and others are smart, the results could be disasterous. For safety, use:
    Find = [“"]*["”]
    Replace = nothing

    Since you want to «remove all quotes from a document», there is also no need for the () in the Find expression by emizhang

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    2021-03-24T03:52:22.67+00:00
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