I am reluctant to ask about such a basic function as this one, but after googling “how to” I’ve discovered that it may NOT be all that simple – at least in Version 2.7 which I’m using. So, can someone advise how I go about changing a person’s name throughout by work in progress?
As a side note, I’d recommend upgrading to Scrivener 2.9 if you’re using Mac OS 10.9 or newer. Many enhancements and bug fixes. You can get it here: literatureandlatte.com/legacy-download
To your question, make a backup first and you should be fine. Just remember that replacing “Robert Jones” will leave Bob, Robert, and Mr. Jones unchanged.
Katherine