Q49010: How to Search and Replace Control Characters with M Editor

Article: Q49010
Product(s): See article
Version(s): 1.00 1.01 1.02 | 1.00 1.01 1.02
Operating System(s): MS-DOS | OS/2
Keyword(s): ENDUSER | | mspl13_basic
Last Modified: 10-OCT-1989

To search for and replace control characters with the M editor, use
the following procedure:

1. Invoke the search and replace function (CTRL+\).

   The editor prompts with "Query Search String:".

2. Invoke the quote function (CTRL+P).

3. Type the control character and press ENTER.

   The editor prompts with "Replace string:".

4. Invoke the quote function.

5. Type the control character.

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