GREP for replace letter x with multiplication symbol ×

[d_mancini]

Hi,

I’m looking for a GREP that can replace all instances of the letter x (both lowercase and uppercase) with the symbol of multiplication ×.

The occoruncies are something like this:

42x58x8cm

39x58x16cm

90x165mm

39X56X19cm

15x8

34X44

54x125x5

Thanks in advance

[Manan Joshi · Accepted solution]

Try the following

(?i)(?<=\d)x(?=\d)

And replace with *

-Manan

[d_mancini]

Thanks, it works perfectly

[Laubender]

Replace it with:

\x{00D7}

Regards,

Uwe Laubender

( ACP )

[Manan Joshi]

Hi Uwe,

Any specific reason to use the unicode notation(assuming it translates to multiplication symbol i.e. asterix)

-Manan

[Laubender]

Hi Manan,

it's more obvious for me to use the unicode notation.

So that I cannot confuse the character with a normal "x" when in a hurry.

I even do this for simple blank characters like \x{0020}.

Regards,
Uwe Laubender

( ACP )