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Using GREP/Regex in Adobe InDesign: A Practical Guide

GREP (Globally search a Regular Expression and Print) and regex (regular expression) are powerful tools in Adobe InDesign that allow users to search and manipulate text quickly and efficiently.

This article will provide a practical guide on how to use GREP and regex in Adobe InDesign, with a focus on real-world examples and applications.

What are GREP and regex?

GREP and regex are both text search and manipulation tools that use regular expressions to define search patterns.

GREP is a Unix-based tool that is integrated into Adobe InDesign, while regex is a more general-purpose tool that can be used in a variety of programming languages and text editors. Both GREP and regex allow users to define complex search patterns, including character classes, wildcards, and lookaheads, and to apply formatting or other changes to the text that matches those patterns.

Using GREP in Adobe InDesign

To use GREP in Adobe InDesign, follow these steps:

1. Select the text you want to search
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