IMHO, they are not the same thing. 'can't read and write' shows lack of education. 'unable to read or write' may have to do with medical situations (blind, brain damaged, idiotic). Both sentences are the required answers to census questions in various locations. It is, of course, your choice to do what you feel is correct. I have found that replacing can be too specific. In this task, I would use the search for the phrase read and write, and tag all 'owners'. then change them one at a time. Sometimes I had searched with the wrong amount of space-s. Good luck Rich in LA CA
--- Michele Lewis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I am trying to standardize everything. I am trying > to replace > > can't read and write > > to > > unable to read or write > > > (I have both version in my notes and I want only one > version) > > I am trying to use the search and replace and it > isn't working. > > > I pull up the search and here is what I put... > > Find Where-----event notes > Find What----- can't read and write > Replacement text----unable to read or write > > As far as the check off boxes I have tried every > combination and nothing > works. All I get is 0 matches. > > michele > > > > > > Legacy User Group guidelines: > http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp > Archived messages: > > http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ > Online technical support: > http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp > To unsubscribe: > http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp > > > > Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp