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• • December 7, 2009 at 11:48 am #54163
    Eelco

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    Here in the Netherlands a telefon number consists of 10 numbers. This can be (020) 123 45 67, as well (0172) 123 456 -mind the first four digits. We all know our clients and their lack of consistency. So within one single file the format of a telefon number can be enormous.

    For example:

    (020) 123 4567

    (020)-123 4567

    (020)-1234567

    020 – 123 4567

    020-123 4567

    (020) 123 4567

    020-123 45 67

    To bring in consistency we use GREP. We search for: “(?(d{3}))?( ?)(-?)( ?)(d{3})( ?)(d{2})( ?)(d{2})” and change that to “($1) $5 $7 $9”. And there you have it, the format for all telefon numbers are (020) 123 45 67.

    But… is there a way I can search for the other constructed telefon numbers -starting with four digits? Or just a search string that is more flexible?

    I'm just started using GREP so the string above could be a bit simple.
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