Update specific lines in a file

aukequist · #1 (**permalink**) 11-15-2005

Hi all,
I want to add a special character ^M to a line, if the line starts with ORDE.
All the other lines should remain unchanged.
Is there sed or other UNIX function who can do this.

Thanx in advance
Auke Quist

Corrail · #2 (**permalink**) 11-15-2005

not really sure how to use grep but maybe grep for the line with ORDE in it. there is something in man sed that might help its something like [2addr]H Append a newline character followed by the contents of the pattern space to hold the space. I think that could help you maybe? idk just trying to learn by giving suggestions, doing a little research, and seeing if they work

aukequist · #3 (**permalink**) 11-15-2005

This helps a bit, any other suggestions still welcome

futurelet · #4 (**permalink**) 11-15-2005

Awk:

Code:

/ORDE/ { $0 = $0 "\r" }
{ print }

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