Indesign GREP - add without changing character

[contoisj]

I have a string of characters, say the alphabet. how do i add a character after every letter without changing the letter.

ie if i want abcdefgh to become a1 b1 c1 21 d1 e1 f1 g1 h1

thanks much in advance!

[BEGINNER_X · Accepted solution]

Hi,

Check the below screenshot:

Regards

Siraj

[contoisj]

Hi Siraj,

I am getting a cannot find match. When I change the top to the "any character" wildcard it comes up as ^?. But then the characters change literally to "$01".

Thanks,

Jenn

[winterm]

Check again BEGINNER_X's screenshot - you should work in GREP tab, not 'Text'.

[contoisj]

Its always the little things that make the biggest difference. Thanks!