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August 30, 2017
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How to single out specific tags in DreamWeaver

  • August 30, 2017
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Hi,

I have a large XML file containing many instances of a specific tag I am looking for.

Everything else needs to be deleted.

Using the Find/Replace feature, is there a way I could single out that tag and delete the rest?

For example, all instances of <iwantthistag>This is the text I want</iwantthistag> would be kept; everything else would be deleted.

If it matters, I am using DreamWeaver 8.

Thanks!

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Correct answer Nancy OShea

I don't remember if DW8 can perform reg ex search & replace on XML files.  I have not used it in a very long time.   Sorry.

Using regular expressions – Part 1: Understanding the basic building blocks | Adobe Developer Connection

If DW8 can't do it, you could try Brackets.

Brackets - A modern, open source code editor that understands web design.

Nancy

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Nancy OShea
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Nancy OSheaCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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August 30, 2017

I don't remember if DW8 can perform reg ex search & replace on XML files.  I have not used it in a very long time.   Sorry.

Using regular expressions – Part 1: Understanding the basic building blocks | Adobe Developer Connection

If DW8 can't do it, you could try Brackets.

Brackets - A modern, open source code editor that understands web design.

Nancy

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert