query-replace-string - Search and replace a string - with query
query-replace-string (esc C-r)
query-replace-string operates like the replace-string(2) command. replacing one string with another. However, it allows you to step through each string and ask you if you wish to make the replacement. The user is prompted for a replacement response as follows:-
?
y or space
n
a or !
e
l
u
^G
Refer to search-forward(2) for a description of the magic mode search characters.
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Last Modified: 2006/09/18
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