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9. NBDP FILE OPERATIONS
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9.4.5 Replacing text
The Replace feature helps you replace every occurrence of a word or phase with another
word or phase in a file.
1. Press the function key F2 and the 7 key. The Replace display appears.
Replace
Search string :
Replace with :
To quit: ESC
Forward
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Forward
Backward
Dir
Query
All
Mode
Replace screen
2. Type the word you want to replace on the “Search string” line.
3. Press the ↓ key to choose “Replace with.” Type the new word.
4. Press the → key.
5. Use the ↑ or ↓ key to choose Forward or Backward to search the file in a forward or
backward direction respectively from the cursor position.
6. Press the → key.
7. Use the ↑ or ↓ key to choose whether you want to be queried or not each time the word
is found.
Query: Stop at each occurrence of word to answer yes or no to replacement.
All: Replace every occurrence of word without stopping to confirm.
8. Press the Enter key to start the replacement.
9.4.6 Goto line
The Goto line feature places the cursor at the head of a line desired.
1. Press the function key F2 and the 0 key. The following display appears.
Goto Line
Jump to Line No. :
Goto line screen
2. Key in line number and press the Enter key. The cursor shifts to the head of the line
selected.
9.4.7 Goto top, Goto bottom
You can easily go to the top or bottom line of a file. Press F2, 8 to go to the top line; press
F2, 9 to go to the bottom line. Note that this feature can also be executed on the editor
screen by pressing the Home or End key while pressing the Fn key.