Replace Text
Replaces some text passed into the action with other text.
Find and replace
Prompts you to pick replacement text and which words to be replaced, then finds it and swaps it out for your choice.
Scripting Actions
Copy to Clipboard
Copies the result of the last action to the clipboard.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Find%20and%20replace
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Find%20and%20replace
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Find and replace”
end tell
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Change text case
Takes the input from the Share sheet or clipboard, lets you choose from UPPERCASE, lowercase, Capitalizing Every Word, swapping to Title Case, or swapping to Sentence case, and copies it to your clipboard.
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