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Find .
Purpose
Searches forward for the next period.
Default Syntax
[n] .
where n is a count that represents the nth period from the current cursor
location. The default value of n is 1.
Description
This command causes HP EDIT to search forward in the file until it finds
the next period or the period indicated by the count. When HP EDIT finds
the nth period, it moves the cursor to that location and highlights the
period if the Highlight Match parameter of the Set Options screen is
enabled. If HP EDIT cannot find a period, it sounds the terminal bell
and displays Not found on the message line.
Procedure
To find the next period:
1. Press the . key. HP EDIT moves the cursor to the next period and
highlights it.
To find a period further away than the next occurrence:
1. Type a count that represents the nth period from the current
cursor location.
2. Press the . key. HP EDIT moves the cursor to the specified
period and highlights it.
[REV BEG]
To find a period within a block of text:
1. Select a block.
2. Press the . key. Each time you press the . key, HP EDIT moves
the cursor to the next period within the block.
[REV END]
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