parenthetical expression removal

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#1 : 20/07-24 14:31
srenovo
srenovo
Posts: 1
How can I remove part of file names surrounded by parenthesis contain four random numbers? e.g. (1984) and in the next file name it might be (1178). I have hundreds of these.


20/07-24 14:31
#2 : 20/07-24 16:01
Miguel
Miguel
Posts: 136
Reply to #1:
Hi.
You can use the Replace method:

Text to replace: (*) "Add a space after the ).
Replace with: Nothing

Miguel


20/07-24 16:01
#3 : 21/07-24 00:39
Delta Foxtrot
Delta Foxtrot
Posts: 285
Reply to #2:

Hey Miguel,

I'm curious why you specified a space after the (*)? Didn't notice that specified in the original post. Just wondering...

You could also replace \(\d\d\d\d\) with nothing, using regex. Not strictly necessary, but specifically only searches for 4 digits in the parens.

EDIT: Miguel, I've been meaning to ask, how's your back doing? I hope you're feeling better!
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Best,
DF


21/07-24 00:39 - edited 21/07-24 00:44
#4 : 21/07-24 01:24
Miguel
Miguel
Posts: 136
Reply to #3:
Hi DF.
Because when delete the parenthesis and its content generate an extra space and then you have double space. Adding it yo the REPLACE method fix It.
My back pain is something that come and go. Now i am fine. Thank you for your interest.

Miguel.


21/07-24 01:24