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Using a hash symbol (#) but not for comment
Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2024 4:06 pm
by kaveh1000
I should know this but I need to replace some text with a string that includes a # character. How can I override its normal use as a comment? e.g. part of string is:
Re: Using a hash symbol (#) but not for comment
Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2024 4:57 pm
by richmond62
Presumably a hash sign that is enclosed in double quotes will be treated as a string.
Re: Using a hash symbol (#) but not for comment
Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2024 11:16 am
by kaveh1000
Thanks Richmond. It's a complex regex pattern and quotes makes it more complex. So I used an unusual character (●) then replaced it just before using...
Re: Using a hash symbol (#) but not for comment
Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2024 11:40 am
by richmond62
Read Treasure Island: you'll never use a black spot again.
Re: Using a hash symbol (#) but not for comment
Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2024 11:41 am
by kaveh1000
Not going there. Will not give up my black spot.
