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Re: How to find strings inside sequences? [message #1173 is a reply to message #1172] Sun, 04 April 2021 19:20 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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If searching for a string preceded and followed by colons is enough for you:
[Contents…] [include the exact string] [case] [:doe:john:]

For more precise processing of your sequences, something like:
[Contents…] [include consecutive words] [Doe John]
[then apply advanced filter] [contents] [contains the regular expression] [\d{12}:\d{12}:Doe:John:(male|female):::::\d\d/\d\d/\d\d\d\d ]

See our FAQ for more info; it includes some links to learn about regular expression syntax.


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