Replace many different strings within a text file using Notepad++

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I have a text file where I need to replace a lot of different strings of letters with other strings of letters, e.g.

AA > b
BB > hes
kg > ret

etc.

Naturally, I would like to replace them all at once. I was wondering how to do this from within a text editor (i.e. not with tools like sed). Is this possible in Notepad++?

it might be inappropriate for this site if you know it does not belong here, why did you post then? — GameScripting
– GameScripting, Commented Dec 3, 2012 at 14:52
I've seen multiple questions here regarding search and replace in text editors, because the questions or answers involve things like regular expressions. Since I don't know whether the solution requires regular expressions, I'm not sure whether I should/could ask it here. As stated in the first line of my post. — Sverre
– Sverre, Commented Dec 3, 2012 at 14:55
@Sverre I edited this to be a clear, well-defined question - If you want a solution for more general editors, or are open to using a unix tool, please edit your post accordingly. — djechlin
– djechlin, Commented Dec 3, 2012 at 16:24

ellak · Accepted Answer · 2012-12-05 09:33:52Z

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Notepad++ can not do this and I have never seen any other editor that can.

One option is to write your own Notepad++ plugin for it, if you are in to that sort of thing.

Otherwise command line tools or some kind of script is the easiest option.

answered Dec 5, 2012 at 9:33

ellak

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