Zotero was and still is in dire need of a simple search and replace function. Consequently, I decided to learn JavaScript and coded a basic solution.

1. First, provide the $field that should be searched (full list of available fields and their names).
2. Next, you need to provide the $search-string and $replace-string (2 further prompts).
3. Then the script will start a search in your current library ($field contains $search-string); just as the normal 'Advanced Search' would do.
4. After that, you will see how many items will be updated and a preview. Once you confirm, the script will perform the operation and tell you how many items were changed.

Back up your local Zotero-library before using my script (or doing any batch-editing)!

• Guide by University of Ottawa Library
• Official Documentation

The easiest way of running Zotero-S'n'R is to copy the code from 'src/basic_script.js' into Tools --> Developer --> Run Javascript:

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