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using Grep with a tab
how can i use grep to search a file with a tab, for example

Code:
grep -l "Text<TAB>Text" *.txt
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Adriel, just type the <TAB> in between the two strings.
It works for me.
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how can i use grep to search a file with a tab, for example

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grep -l "Text<TAB>Text" *.txt
Replace <TAB> by actual tab key
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