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You can replace characters or entire response values by using the "replace" attribute in the JSON editor.

## Example

This is particularly useful for instances where you want to replace a certain character, word or phrase throughout all response values. In the example below a � character appears throughout some of the response values. Sometimes when datasets are imported into Protobi certain characters can appear this way.

You can add the "replace" attribute in the [JSON editor](https://help.protobi.com/editaccess/edit-json#JSON%20editor-0) to insert a different character at every instance of "�".

This attribute can also perform a similar function as the Recode... dialog. You can use the "replace" attribute to replace entire values like changing "Whatever they want" to "anything".

```
"replace" : {
    "�" : "/",
    "Whatever they want" : "anything"
},
```

The � character throughout **Q24** has been replaced with "/" and the response value "Whatever they want" has been replaced as well.

## Limitations

This method works to replace underlying values. Using the "replace" attribute will not work to replace words or characters in the element's [format](/edit-access/formatting).

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