using a macro to insert carriage returns

[Keith]

Hi all,

I have a large dictionary file with the individual words separated with
spaces. I created a macro to find and replace spaces with carriage returns.
It works for a short while, and then the entire systems hangs. I am using
Word XP. Is there a limit ot the size of file that can be processed?

TIA

Keith W.

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!!!!remove nospam!!!!

 

[Doug Robbins - Word MVP]

Why not just use Edit>Replace to replace the space (use the spacebar) with
^p

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[Keith]

wow, speedy response! Ta.

Only problem is, dictionary file is 2.5M. Rather too many spaces to do
manually, hence the macro.

Keith.

 

[Doug Robbins - Word MVP]

I was not suggesting doing them manually. From the Edit menu, select
replace. In the Find what control, press the space bare to insert a space
and in the Replace with control enter ^p, then click on Replace All.

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[Keith]

Doh, what a thickie I am!!!!!!

Cheers.

Keith.

I was not suggesting doing them manually. From the Edit menu, select
replace. In the Find what control, press the space bare to insert a space
and in the Replace with control enter ^p, then click on Replace All.

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Please post any further questions or followup to the newsgroups for the
benefit of others who may be interested. Unsolicited questions forwarded
directly to me will only be answered on a paid consulting basis.

Hope this helps
Doug Robbins - Word MVP