string search in folders with particular multiple file extension - UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers

anikanch · #1 10-24-2005

Hi,

I am newbie in UNIX so please excuse for my questions.

Is there a a way to search for string in files within folder and sub folder in particluar file extensions.

Ex. search for ABC in folder 'A'(including it's sub folders) in html, xml files.

Thanks,
Ani

vertigo23 · #2 10-24-2005

find /folder/path -name "*.html" -or -name "*.xml" | xargs grep ABC

or, if you run into errors due to space characters in the filename:

find /folder/path -name "*.html" -or -name "*.xml" -print0 | xargs -0 grep ABC

man find for more info

anikanch · #3 10-28-2005

Thanks vertigo23

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