How to Control F on Android
Android lacks a universal Control+F shortcut to find text so there’s no single, standardized way to find text that works in all Android apps. Most apps, however, do have a way to find text and we’ll explain the most common and give you tips on finding the feature in the app you are using.
How to Control F in Chrome on Android
Here’s how to Control+F in Chrome on Android. These steps generally apply to Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Opera, among others. The steps are almost identical in these browsers, though the icons and appearance of the menu will differ.
How to Control F in Google Docs
Google Docs is a free document editing app installed on some Android phones. Learning to search for text in Google Docs will help you browse most document files. Here’s how to Control+F in Google Docs. The steps above apply to Google Docs but are helpful for other document editing apps. Most will have a menu in a similar location, and most refer to the text search function as Find and Replace. Matching text will appear highlighted through the document. Microsoft Word is a notable exception, as it places a text search function (a magnifying glass icon) in the menu bar at the top of the app.
How to Control F in Messages
Messages is the default text messaging app for Android devices. Here’s how to Control F in the Messages app. This method isn’t as universal as others, as many Android phone manufacturers replace the default Messages app with their own alternative. Third-party messaging apps, like WhatsApp, also differ. Texts that match the search will appear in the app with matching text highlighted. While each messaging app on Android has its own, unique method, most label the Control+F function as Search or Find and use a magnifying glass icon to represent it.
Using Control F in Other Android Apps
It’s unfortunate there’s a lack of a universal Control+F function in Android, but now that you’re done with the article you may have noticed a few trends. Most apps will place a text search function within a menu (three vertical dots). In some cases, the text search function will be found in a menu bar at the top of the app. Sometimes a magnifying glass icon is used to represent the search function. While many Android apps offer text search, it’s not always available. Unfortunately, it’s impossible to search for text in an Android app that lacks its own in-app text search function.
