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HP EDIT Reference Manual

Replace Character 

Purpose 

Enables a user to delete and insert new text on a line.

Default Syntax 

[n] r

where n is a count that represents the number of characters to delete
before entering Text Entry mode.  The default value of n is 1.

Description 

This command combines the functions of the Delete Character and Insert
Character commands.  HP EDIT deletes a character or characters beginning
at the cursor position and places HP EDIT in Text Entry mode, enabling
you to insert text.

All of the original text beginning at the insert location shifts to the
right when you enter text.  Consequently, if there is insufficient blank
space to insert text or to fit the original text, HP EDIT wraps the
excess text onto the next line.

Procedure 
[REV BEG]

To replace a character:[REV END]

   1.  Move the cursor to the character or blank space to be replaced.

   2.  Press the [REV BEG]r[REV END] key.  HP EDIT deletes the character
       or blank space and places HP EDIT in Text Entry mode.

   3.  Insert one or more characters as needed.  HP EDIT inserts the new
       text and shifts the original text to the right.

   4.  Press / and Return when you have finished replacing text to return
       to Command mode.
[REV BEG]

To replace a block of characters: 

   1.  Select a block of text.

   2.  Press the r key.  HP EDIT deletes the block of characters and
       places HP EDIT in Text Entry mode.

   3.  Insert replacement text.  HP EDIT shifts the existing text to the
       right.

   4.  Press / and Return when you have finished replacing text to return
       to Command mode.
[REV END]

Example 

To replace the following cursor character: 

            Replace character A with character B.

   1.  Move the cursor to the position shown above and press the r key.
       HP EDIT deletes the letter A, places HP EDIT in Text Entry Mode,
       and moves the cursor as shown:

            Replace character _with character B.

   2.  Type B and press / and Return to return to Command mode.  HP EDIT
       inserts the text as shown:

            Replace character B with character B.

Related Commands 

       Append Line
       Append To Character
       Append To End Of Line
       Append To Word
       Delete Character
       Delete Line
       Delete Pattern
       Delete Word
       Insert Character
       Insert Lines
       Replace Line
       Replace Word

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