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TextPad doesn't create a dump file; it just closes down then opens a new empty file

TextPad 9.9.5 (released on March 14, 2026) for Intel64

The abort happens on all files

When I search for a period ( "." ) -- the Regular Expression box is not ticked -- TextPad shuts down then restarts with an empty screen.

How can I prevent that?

When the search string is found, the LINE containing the search string is highlighted.
How can I get only the SEARCH STRING to be highlighted?

Thank you!!!!

your link contains instructions from:
MarJohn » 05.07.25
bbadmin » 05.07.25
Mr. Code Monkey » 05.12.25

Which one(s) do I follow:
Does any highlight the entire line?

I click Search
I click Find
I enter the search string in the Find What box
I click Find Next.

How can I change the color of the line the search string is found on?

Desktop PC
TextPad 9.8.1
Windows 11
Firefox browser

I'm not an a macro-bian (for TextPad or Excel)

I'm using TextPad version 9.5.2 (64-bit)

Using the search and replace strings and other parameters at the top of my text file, I can NOT reproduce my problem either.

I will continue using REPLACE ALLto see if my problem recurs.

I will let you know, either way.




BTW: I always thought TEXTPAD ...

The search and replace strings info is at the top of the attached sample text document.

Thanks, I will do that.

BTW: I don't know if there's a way to mark this thread as wonderfully resolved nor how to close this item. Can you do it for me?

Done

Thanks you for you quick response!

Scope is set to Active Document (not Selected Text)

I want to replace )\n with \n\n

Since \n is a regular expression, “Regular Expression” is ticked on the “REPLACE” screen.

The “FIND WHAT” box contains: )\n
The “REPLACE WITH” box contains: \n\n

When I click any of the “REPLACE” buttons, a dialog box is displayed saying “Found a closing ) with no ...