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#67 Search in hidden text in the editor?

Monday, March 16 2009

Ever try to search for something you know exists, BUT … the Quick Find just can’t find it? Is it possible that the text you’re looking for is in a hidden region? This video shows you how toe search hidden text in collapsed regions.

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#67 Search in hidden text in the editor?
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Snippets / Notes:

[CTRL]+[F] brings up the Find and Replace tool window.  You can then expand the Find options chevron control and select Search hidden text.  This is usually the first option I always set (or ensure is set)

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1 comment(s)

  1. avatar

    Hey Now Scott,

    Great flix, I'm looking forward to #76 how to dock the find window. I really enjoyed that tip

    Thx,

    Catto

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