Using Notepad++ v4.3.
Editing a data text file to put a string of '0.0000' in a column of spaces (300 lines x 6 spaces wide) that has been column marked. Using the Replace dialog with the 'In Selection' checkbox checked.
Problem:
The replace is taking place OUTSIDE the selected area where it is damaging valid spaces in other fields. This isn't how this works in any other editor I've used with columnar marking capability. What am I doing wrong? Or is this a bug?
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acohen@e-s-g.com)
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Using Notepad++ v4.3.
Editing a data text file to put a string of '0.0000' in a column of spaces (300 lines x 6 spaces wide) that has been column marked. Using the Replace dialog with the 'In Selection' checkbox checked.
Problem:
The replace is taking place OUTSIDE the selected area where it is damaging valid spaces in other fields. This isn't how this works in any other editor I've used with columnar marking capability. What am I doing wrong? Or is this a bug?
(This is posted anonymously because my client blocks access to any and all signon pages.
acohen@e-s-g.com)
Have you tried the Column Editor (alt+c) instead? Also, have you tried using the columns box in advanced find/replace (control+r)?