> > Sed seems to have the same problem. Anyone have any ideas on how I > > can get this to work? And yes, unfortunately, I need to use the > > variables. > > Try something like > > $ sed -e "s|$line|$newline|" file Yes, this is a common solution to this problem. I've often seen, and have occasionally used, the control-A character used as a delimiter. It works fine and control-A is unlikely to occur in text. The challenge then becomes finding how to enter control-A into a script with your favorite text editor. -Dale --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss