How to Clone and Edit Notebooks Efficiently in Databricks

Here’s how to clone a notebook and replace a name in the entire Notebook in Databricks.

Cloning a Notebook

1. Navigate to the Notebook: Open the notebook you want to clone in the Databricks workspace.
2. Click on the Ellipsis (…):
   • In the workspace folder view, hover over the notebook name, and click the ellipsis (…) next to it.
   • Alternatively, while inside the notebook, click the notebook name or its menu (top left corner).
3. Select Clone: Click on Clone from the menu options.
4. Provide a New Name: A pop-up will appear asking for the name and folder location of the cloned notebook. Provide the details and click OK.

Replace a Name in the Entire Notebook

You can use Databricks’ Find and Replace feature:

1. Open the Notebook: Open the notebook where you need to replace text.
2. Access Find and Replace:
   • Press Ctrl + H (Windows) or Command + H (Mac).
3. Enter the Text to Find and Replace:
   • In the “Find” field, enter the name or text you want replaced.
   • In the “Replace” field, enter the new name or text.
4. Choose Scope:
   • Use the options to replace the text in the entire notebook or only in the selected cells.
5. Click Replace All: If you want to replace all occurrences, click Replace All.