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445.Advanced search and replace -- How to change all negative numbers to the format of (number)?

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Description:
How to change all negative numbers to the format of (number)?

How to remove "-" and add parenthesis for each negative number?
Input Sample:
1000 136
-233 225
336.4 -227.1
-325.3 507
Output Sample:
1000 136
(233) 225
336.4 (227.1)
(325.3) 507
Answer:
Hint: You need to Download and install "Replace Pioneer" to finish following steps.
1. ctrl-o open source text file
2. ctrl-h open 'replace' window
* in 'search for pattern' enter:

* in 'replace with pattern' enter:

3. click 'Replace', done!
Download Script:  scripts/445.rst.zip

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