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Hi
In my Document i have hundreds of strings like "<<19001>>".
When i use text/grep search and enter "<<19001" its ok, but once i close it with ">>", InDesign completes the number with a leading zero: "<<019001>>". This way i can't find my strings.
What's happening here?
Assuming in "<<XXX>>" the XXX part is dynamic (cause it trigger grep with script), whats the best approach to make sure my string(s) are NOT changed - some command like "find exactly that - and please don't modify it"
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pat
Correction... This is also in CC2020, CC2019 and even CS6.
When InDesign see an open < and > symbol, he replace it with a character base on the unicode value.
Ex: If I enter this <00EE> it will appears as î inthe search GREP field.
So that mignt be as a designed behavior.
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I think i found a solution, can someone confirm this or recommend a better one?
"<<(?:XXX)>>"
Works for
"<<(?:19001)>> "
and other content.
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You are using CC2021, right? I can see the same behavior on my side. Not in CC2020.
Workaround for me is to use this <{2}1234>{2}
Or use the unicode value for < and > like \x3C\x3C0123\x3E\x3E
Copy paste from a text frame don’t work.
Definately a bug with CC2021. I suggest you report it as soon as you can so they can fix it in any upcoming 16.0.1 version
Do so here: https://indesign.uservoice.com
Come back to share the link to is so we can Vote for it.
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Correction... This is also in CC2020, CC2019 and even CS6.
When InDesign see an open < and > symbol, he replace it with a character base on the unicode value.
Ex: If I enter this <00EE> it will appears as î inthe search GREP field.
So that mignt be as a designed behavior.
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Very helpful, thank you!!