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sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/integrate-applications

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ft:publication_title :

    - Brazil Workflow Data Fabric

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# Use the Replace component

# Use the Replace component {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
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Replace all occurrences of a word in a text with another word by using the Replace
component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

## Before you begin

Role required: none

## About this task

You can configure the properties for the Replace component. For more information
about these properties, see [Properties of the String Utilities components](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/C3ytG5BzE388~yaj_6OGug "Learn about the properties of the String Utilities components in RPA Desktop Design Studio.").

## Procedure

1. In the Toolbox pane, navigate to UtilitiesString Utilities.
2. Drag the Replace component to the Design surface.
3. To configure the input fields, see [Configure port properties](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/ED3jBpqtlHH8p~yFFmyRBQ "Configure how data is passed to the input fields of a component or method in RPA Desktop Design Studio.").
4. Connect the data and control ports of the Replace component to the corresponding ports of the other components as described in the following table.  
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   | Port type | Purpose of connection | Mandatory? |
   |-|-|-|
   | Data In (Text) | Takes the text where the component replaces a word or character from a previously executed component. | Yes |
   | Data In (oldValue) | Takes the text or character that the component replaces from a previously executed component. | Yes |
   | Data In (newValue) | Takes the text or character that the component replace the old text with from a previously executed component. | Yes |
   | Data Out (String) | Returns the text after replacing the specified word and passes to the next component. | Yes |
   | Control In | Connects to the Control Out port of one or more components. | Yes |
   | Control Out | Connects to the Control In port of another component or the default end component. | No |
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5. **Optional:** To test the component, under the DESIGN tab, click Run.

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