Help changing first 5 variables of my code to bold

[mitchellm20233334]

I have a a document where i need to change the format of the start of over 200 codes to bold. How can I use GREP to change the first 5 variables to bold?

e.g BE60V06FGWU  to  BE60V06FGWU

Thanks

[Mike Witherell · Accepted solution]

Have you considered using a nested paragraph style where you choose to go thru 5 letters, applying bold?

[Eternal Warrior]

+1

Nested paragraph styles instead of GREP style is the way to go.

Its really easy to set up - You just need a Bold Character Style and then to give it some instructions as below:

Best,

EW

[Obi-wan Kenobi]

Not sure!

Grep style:

\b([\u\d]){5}(?=(?1){6}\b)

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[Obi-wan Kenobi]

Try "your nested style" on this:

e.g BE60V06FGWU  to  BE60V06FGWU

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[Eternal Warrior]

I don't understand the test?

You want me to bold both instances?

[Eternal Warrior]

Try this for style :

Did I pass?

Best,

EW

[Eternal Warrior]

That's not to say you can't do the same thing with GREP.... You're answer is equally correct... I think we were just suggesting that a nested style might be easier.

I'm happy to let the OP decide the correct answer if we are to take his question literally...

[Obi-wan Kenobi]

"Nested style" feature is a static and very specific tool to be used in very specific situations!

Not Grep styles!

Try now to play your way and try mine with:

blablabla blabla BE60V06FGWU blabla BE60V06FGWU blabblab BE60V06FGWU bla BE60V06FGWU!

… and it's not because the op says it's correct [he can!] that "is the way to go"!

Of course, I often use nested styles too and I'll use here … if I know that my catch is only the beginning of a para!

Good luck!

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[Eternal Warrior]

Yes absolutely agree here...

GREP Styles are really useful and I would love to be able to better use them then my current knowledge allows me:

BUT: No style is infallible without knowing the specific end goal and how the document is set up:

A nested style could be the easiest way to achieve what the OP wants... OR GREP could be the better solution.

BTW Obi: are there any tutorials or videos on how to learn how to better use GREP?

Thanks for a laugh and a good challenge.

Best,

EW

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