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    replace all instances of X with Y

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    neutral

    How it works

    This is an imperative phrase, typically used in computing, data manipulation, or instructional contexts. 'X' and 'Y' serve as placeholders for the specific items or patterns to be replaced. The structure is direct and clear, indicating a complete substitution operation.

    Sample sentences

    To fix the data entry error, please replace all instances of 'N/A' with '0'.

    To fix the data entry error, please replace all instances of 'N/A' with '0'.

    In the document, replace all instances of 'Acme Corp' with 'Acme Industries'.

    In the document, replace all instances of 'Acme Corp' with 'Acme Industries'.

    The script will automatically replace all instances of a double space with a single space.

    The script will automatically replace all instances of a double space with a single space.

    Quick facts

    syntax:X and Y can represent various data types, from single characters to complex strings, patterns (regex), or even objects, depending on the context of use.
    usageContext:Commonly found in software interfaces (e.g., text editors, spreadsheets, programming IDEs), command-line instructions, or technical documentation.

    Mnemonic

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    Example

    To fix the data entry error, please replace all instances of 'N/A' with '0'.

    To fix the data entry error, please replace all instances of 'N/A' with '0'.

    In the document, replace all instances of 'Acme Corp' with 'Acme Industries'.

    In the document, replace all instances of 'Acme Corp' with 'Acme Industries'.

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