Using this open source application you can bring advanced text search and replace functionality to the desktop. There is support for regular expressions.
grepWin
grepWin is a Windows software that enables users to edit the contents of any file by finding and replacing specific text strings. It is possible to create complex search patterns, pinpointing required content with precision. Additionally, an option to process multiple items simultaneously is available.
Powerful search capabilities
You can specify the directory with source files by clicking the corresponding button in the main window. The next step is to choose the desired operational mode such as:
- Regular expressions;
- Text;
- Whole word.
Like in dnGREP, there is a checkbox to enable case sensitive search. Moreover, users are able to automatically create extra copies of modified packages for backup purposes.
Text replacement
The utility allows you to effortlessly replace matching sections with new content. This is particularly advantageous for streamlining various development workflows and simplifying data analytics.
Custom search patterns may be saved for later, helping users improve productivity when dealing with repetitive tasks. Furthermore, instruments to filter files smaller or larger than a predefined size are included.
Features
- free to download and use;
- designed to help you edit text documents, Excel spreadsheets or any other binary files;
- it is easy to find individual text strings and replace them with new values;
- complex regular expressions are fully supported;
- compatible with modern versions of Windows.