Multi-line editing on Atom

Question

I have this task that I need to complete fast as possible. I have coupon codes (over 1000), I going to create an array out of it. To do that fast as possible I need to be able select multiples lines and edit them at the same time. I am using Atom as my editor choice. I tried to search online for answers but non found.

ST55672
SE82673
SS85074
SD65675
SH75676

to:

"ST55672",
"SE82673",
"SS85074",
"SD65675",
"SH75676",

PS. Im using Mac

Diella

I'm aware notepad++ allows you to do this, as well as sublime text, haven't tried doing it in Atom yet. Couldn't you write a small script to do that though? I imagine editing 1000+ lines in an editor regardless of which editor you do it in, isn't very pleasant. P.S. The script'll probably take you about 8-10 lines. – Tillo

You can use emacs style macros with atom-ymacs ( atom.io/packages/ymacs-editor ). Start a macro with ctrl-x ( , quote the string, end the macro with ctrl-x ) and save back to atom. You can execute the macro 1000 times by typing ctrl-u 1000 ctrl-x e . – Oas

I don't think Notepad++ is on Mac – Diella

Answer 1

1. Atom Commands

Select all text (Cmd+A on Mac, Ctrl+A elsewhere), then use the shortcut to “split the selection into lines” (Cmd+Shift+L on Mac, Ctrl+Shift+L elsewhere). Both commands are also available from the command palette.

PS: like many other keyboard shortcuts, these also work in Sublime Text

2. RegEx Search & Replace

Search for ^(.*)$ and replace with "$1",.

Lasala

I think that should be ^(.*)$ to ensure string capture to $1. – Subduct

Thank you so much idleberg! I tried the first one and it worked! – Diella

On Windows and Linux, there is no shortcut for split selection into lines. ctrl+shift+L is mapped to something else. You have to select it from the selection menu on the top bar. – Jesher

If there is no Ctrl+Shift+L shortcut, you can add it as explained here. – Anaemia

Answer 2

Notice for windows users:

multiline cursor works using these keys in the following order :

CTRL + ALT +

and ↓, or ↑, or a mouse "Click" any where you need

Mickey

Answer 3

1. 
   select all lines
   
2. 
   Go to selection menu on the top bar (win & Linux)
   
3. 
   select split selection into lines
   

Bargeboard

Answer 4

Use Shift<->CTRL and ↓ to select all lines at at time for editing in mac.

Gothicize