replace page break with section/page break using search and replace

Question

I need to replace about 50 manual page breaks with section breaks that go to a new page, but there is no option in the "replace" section for a section/page break.  I tried using ^b for the "replace", but I get an error message saying that's not a replace option.  I tried using ^% for the section break, but all it does is insert the § character; it doesn't start a new page.

How do I do this?

Thanks............

Answer 1

If you copy a section break to the clipboard, you can choose to "Replace with" ^c (which represents clipboard content).

Note that a section break stores the formatting of the preceding section, so you may not get the type of section that you want following the break.

Answer 2

^m will find a manual page break (inserted for example via Ctrl+Enter). You can't find and replace the automatic ("soft") page breaks that Word creates for you.

Answer 3

Stefan  - I have the same question, need further explanation from you please. Was able to copy a section break into clipboard. Next  - What do I type in the Find section to indicate Page Breaks. And for the Replace section, how do i find/insert that little up arrow before the c?

Answer 4

You are welcome!

Answer 5

Worked like a charm!  Thank you!