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January 18, 2023
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GREP query

  • January 18, 2023
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Hi all,

 

I am looking for a GREP for:

Search for: a paragraph return and anything upto </bo> 

Replace with paragraph return and found text (minus the </bo>) and apply character style 'bold'

I will then use this to apply 'italic' to </it> etc.

 

Many thanks!

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Correct answer brian_p_dts

You don't need to search for the return. Use beginning of paragraph key instead. Your find is: ^(.+)<\/bo>

Your change is: $1 with the applied character style. Change bo to it for italics. 

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OriginationCC27875182tucsAuthor
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January 18, 2023

Thank you so much! I'm hoping to somehow put these into a script to run. Is this something you would be able to help with please?

brian_p_dts
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brian_p_dtsCommunity Expert
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January 18, 2023

You can use the FindChangeByList script that comes installed in your Application scripts panel. Just be sure to escape your \ a second time: \\

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    OriginationCC27875182tucsAuthor
    Participating Frequently
    January 18, 2023

    Hopefully last question..I have just found I have some text in a paragraph <italic></italic> in the middle of a paragraph. How would I search and replace this please? Thank you again, you have saved me many hours work!

    brian_p_dts
    Community Expert
    brian_p_dtsCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    January 18, 2023

    You don't need to search for the return. Use beginning of paragraph key instead. Your find is: ^(.+)<\/bo>

    Your change is: $1 with the applied character style. Change bo to it for italics. 

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