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CTRL + F will let us find (and replace) text in the current open file. Often we need to drill deeper and find a phrase that’s hidden in another file in the current workspace.
We can do this in one of two ways: either, click on the little search icon at the top left, then type a phrase in the box. Or, hit SHIFT + CTRL + F to do the same thing.
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