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Tue 29 Oct, 2002 01:03 am
Sometimes I get an E Mail that has computer markings (<<) before each line. If I want to forward it to someone, (especially when it is a GOOD joke), I don't like to send it with the markings.
Often, I will remove each mark by highlighting and deleting at each start line. Unfortunately, I have never learned how to delete vertically. If I start to play around with deletion, the text gets involved, so it is easier to delete manually.
IS there a more efficient way to accomplish this?
Also, do you know why those marks show up sometimes?
Gee I thought I'd be the only one up all night (I'm installing a cool feature fishing suggested).
The markings (>>) show up to denote the text that is being forwarded.
The easiest way to get rid of them involves only a few keystrokes regardless of how many markings.
Open notepad or word or wordpad.
Then go to your email and press Ctrl A (selects all)
Then go to notepad or whatever and press Ctrl V (pastes)
Then press Ctrl H (find and replace)
In the find input area tpe in >> (or whatever you want removed)
Leave the replace blank.
Click replace all and you are ready to copy the text (sans markings) back to the email you want to send.
edit: fixed typos
Darn I noticed that your titles are getting cut off. I need to fix that. If I don't do it tomorrow please remind me.
Craven- Thanks!
I am going to play with this. I also want to thank you. Since I have been on this site, my computer learning curve has gone ZOOM!
No problem Phoenix!
The find and replace function is something that many are unaware of but it comes in handy for webdesigners. I used it many times this last night.
I am knackered (haven't slept yet) but now I have to stay up and wait for a visitor because my friend isn't here to entertain him! Grrr.
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