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1463.Advanced search and replace -- How to delete specified consecutive chars leading each line?

User: jiang nan -- 2022-01-12 << 1462 1464 >>

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Description:

Hello,
I want to delete unbroken consecutive chars in the collection (ie: a, b, c, d)
leading each line.
Thank you.

Input Sample:

zabcdeabfg
abcydecdfg
bcaydeabfg

Output Sample:

zabcdeabfg
ydecdfg
ydeabfg

Answer:

Hint: You need to Download and install "Replace Pioneer" on windows platform to finish following steps.

1. ctrl-o open text file
2. ctrl-h open 'replace' dialog
* set 'replace unit' to 'Chars'
* set 'replace scope' to 'Line'
* set 'search for pattern' to:

3. click 'replace', done

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