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1433.Advanced search and replace -- How to replace specific column with specific rule in csv file?

User: Dilip -- 2019-01-15 << 1432 1434 >>

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Description:

In a tab seperated csv file replace 9th column that does not start with a leading space with prefix fixit

Input Sample:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 dex
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 dim
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 dim
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 dex

Output Sample:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 dex
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 fixitdim
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 dim
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 fixitdex

Answer:

Hint: You need to Download and install "Replace Pioneer" on windows platform to finish following steps.

1. ctrl-o open csv file
2. ctrl-h open 'replace' dialog
* set 'replace unit' to 'Chars'
* set 'replace scope' to 'Line'
* set 'unit number' to
* set 'search' to:

* set 'replace' to:

3. click 'replace', done.

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