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601.Advanced search and replace -- How to add a '*' at the beginning of each line that contains keyword "PASS"?

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Description:

How to add a asterisk(*) at the beginning of each line that contains keyword "PASS" in a text file?

Input Sample:

...... PASS...
...FAIL
......
....PASS

Output Sample:

* ...... PASS...
...FAIL
......
* ....PASS

Answer:

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

1. ctrl-o open source text file
2. ctrl-h open 'replace' window
* set 'replace unit' to 'Line'
* in 'search for pattern', enter:

* in 'replace with pattern', enter:

3. click 'Replace', done!

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