I am having this issue. I need to replace actual text that is [1] and [2] and [3] and any other number within those types of brackets (i need to remove footnoted symbols). sometimes it can go from [1] to [50]

the problem is that if i use [ and ] selected as a use "wildcards" option it does not pick those types of bracket up.

Is it possible to find and delete all numbers and including brackets [] and the number within them?

please help

For the wildcard Find/Replace, you can use:
Find = \[[0-9]@\]
Do note that, if you're working with real footnotes, you will delete not only the references but the footnote content as well...

Perhaps if you explain what you're trying to achieve a better solution might be found.

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Paul Edstein
[Fmr MS MVP - Word]

You are a legend. thank you very much, that worked perfectly