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Old 08-30-2009
Question Replace 'abc' with 'xyz'
Hi everyone

I am new to unix . i got struck up with small issue.

i have text file something like this

abc 'xyz' '5'
pqr 'lmn' '6'

i want to replace

abc 'xyz' '5' with abc 'tyr' '9'

but i know the key 'xyz'
based on the key 'xyz' i want to replace
please help me .
its urgent...
Note : key should be matched with single quote and replace with single quote.i want to replace the entire line from the key point with single quote.
# 2  
Old 08-30-2009
Similar to your other post.

https://www.unix.com/unix-advanced-ex...key-point.html
# 3  
Old 08-30-2009
is this homework?
# 4  
Old 09-01-2009
Thanks for your quick reply

It is not home work. i am working on project.

Thanks
 
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