All the examples below have been tested in Notepad++. Notepad++ can be found here. These examples can also work in other platforms with some minor syntax changes to them.
Anchors
Types Of Anchors
- ^ used to denotate the start of a string or line
- $ used to denote the end of a string or line
Use Case for ^
Let’s say we have the list below and we want to add the letter G to the start of all the strings below.
aa
ab
ac
ad
ae
afPress Ctrl + H to bring up the replace window in Notepad++ or your set shortcut key for it. In order for this to work you have to set the following:
- Ensure that the text cursor is at the start of the list or that all the text is selected (by using Ctrl + A).
- ^ in Find what section.
- G in Replace with section.
- Ensure that the Regular expression radio button is selected.
- Click on the Replace All button.
Before
After
Use Case for $
Let’s say we have the same list but instead of adding G to the start we want to add it to the end.
aa
ab
ac
ad
ae
afPress Ctrl + H to bring up the replace window in Notepad++ or your set shortcut key for it. In order for this to work you have to set the following:
- Ensure that the text cursor is at the start of the list or that all the text is selected (by using Ctrl + A).
- $ in Find what section.
- G in Replace with section.
- Ensure that the Regular expression radio button is selected.
- Click on the Replace All button.
Before
After
