dail8859 / dail8859/NotepadNext

Regex problem: "Replace" does not work correctly

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Description

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### Description

@dail8859: A regex search with replace like: `$0\r\n` does not work.

### Steps to Reproduce

CTRL+H:
- Find: Example
- Replace: $0\r\n

Regular expression checkbox enabled

Replace All

### Debug Information

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Research direction

Reproduce the issue through CTRL+H with Find set to “Example,” Replace set to “$0\r\n,” and regular expressions enabled, then use Replace All. Trace the regex replacement path in the editor and verify that the replacement preserves the match and adds the requested line ending.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
55/100

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