Regex modify the article format
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Case 1: From 1) to 1.[edit]
Purpose[edit]
Convert the paragraph from: 1) ... to 1. ..., and add return symbol at the beginning each row
original paragraph:
1) ... 2) ...
to:
1. ... 2. ...
Approach[edit]
After enabled the regular expression of the text editor such as Notepad++ or Sublime Text $
- Find: \s?(\d\d?)(\))\s+
- Replace with: \n$1\.\s
Example data[edit]
1) Generation Alpha is digitally-orientated and informed, leading to increased brand loyalty and consumer alertness. 2) Mental wellbeing is a key factor in consumer decision making and a disrupted lifecycle pattern will influence consumption habits. 3) Resource scarcity, health and sustainability are key factors for the future of consumption.
Case 2: From 1. to (return symbol) 1.[edit]
Purpose[edit]
Add return symbol at the beginning each row if start with integer
original paragraph:
1. ... 2. ...
to:
1. ... 2. ...
Approach[edit]
After enabled the regular expression of the text editor such as Notepad++ or Sublime Text $
- Find: \s?\b(\d\d?\.)\s+
- Replace with: \n$1 Note: end with one whitespace
