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Quick search for a special character in files

RACHID Nader -  
RACHIDNader Posted messages 4 Status Member -
Hello,

I need to know how to search for the asterisk character " * " in .txt files

Note: With Windows XP, it was easy to do it using the search window on the right and at the top of the folder.

Thank you
RN

Configuration: Windows 7 / Chrome 54.0.2840.71

3 answers

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    Mars Radio DNB Posted messages 13761 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   1 439
     
    Hello,
    I thought Notepad could do it, but it can't, so I tested it with Notepad++ which I use all the time and ctrl+f * and it works, it also searches for special characters.

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    I think I'm smart enough to say that I know nothing...
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    1. RACHIDNader Posted messages 4 Status Member
       
      Thank you for your response,
      but my problem is to find the character " * " which is located in some files among several files in a folder and not to search using this character.
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    2. Mars Radio DNB Posted messages 13761 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   1 439
       
      Okay, so in cmd with a .bat, but I won't be able to help you; I know a coder, I will link your post to him...
      If he has the time, I think he can explain it to you...
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