How to edit a column in notepad

How to edit a column using Notepad? Replace function: Replace delimiters using Find and Replace. Text to columns feature: Convert text to columns based on delimiters. Manual editing: Use the arrow keys to select columns and manually insert or delete characters.

How to use Notepad to edit a column

Method 1: Replace function

1. Open Notepad and enter the column data you want to edit.
2. Go to the Edit menu and select Replace.
3. Enter the character (such as a comma or tab) that separates columns in the Find what field.
4. Enter the new characters you want to insert in the "Replace with" field.
5. Check the "Replace All" checkbox and click "Replace".

Method 2: Text to column function

1. Open Notepad and enter the column data to be edited.
2. Go to the "Data" menu and select "Text to Columns".
3. In the wizard, select "Delimited" and click "Next".
4. Select the character that separates the columns and click Next.
5. Specify the format of the target column and click "Finish".

Method Three: Manual Edit

1. Open Notepad and enter the column data to be edited.
2. Use the arrow keys or mouse to select the column you want to edit.
3. Use the space bar, tab key, or return key to insert or delete characters.

Tip:

• Make sure to back up the original data before making any edits.
• If the column data contains newlines, be sure to enter \r\n in the "Replace with" field to insert newlines between each row.

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