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Search an Entire Text Editor Workspace with Explicit Scope
A workspace search is trustworthy only when its scope is explicit. Decide which file types and folders belong […]
Replace Across Files Including Unsaved Tabs with a Dry Run
Unsaved tabs and saved files are not the same replacement target. The verified path covered previewing replace […]
Use EPUB Syntax Coloring Without Treating Color as Validation
EPUB syntax coloring can help your eyes separate a declaration from surrounding markup. It cannot prove that a […]
Highlight Every Match of Selected Text Without Replacing It
Highlighting every exact match of selected text is a reading aid, not an automatic correction. Use it to see w […]
Display Raw Character Counts and Verify Them After Reopening
A live raw-character display is useful for pacing a manuscript only after you know its scope and counting rule […]
Switch Text Encodings and Verify the Reopened Copy
Switching an encoding can mean two different things: changing how existing bytes are read, or changing how cor […]
Open UTF-16LE and UTF-16BE Text Without Guessing
To open UTF-16LE or UTF-16BE safely, combine three clues: the byte-order mark, the editor’s detected enc […]
Choose a Mac EPUB Editor by Testing the Source-to-Rebuild Path
The best-known Mac text editor is not necessarily the best EPUB editor for your project. A more useful test is […]
Fix Garbled Text by Reopening the Same Bytes with the Right Encoding
When text appears garbled, do not save it. Preserve the file’s bytes and reopen the same file with candi […]
Handle Huge Text Files with Separate Autosave and Encoding Checks
Autosave and encoding compatibility solve different problems. Autosave protects intended editing progress; an […]
Save a Large Text File Safely When Encoding Errors May Exist
When a 450,000-character manuscript may contain an encoding conflict, do not start with a full conversion. Pre […]
Move Images Without Breaking Relative Paths in a Text Editor Project
An image inserted in a text project can disappear when the relationship between the manuscript and image chang […]