how to add sequential numbering to the beginning of the lines

[jic]

Greetings!

Imagine these lines in the editor,

line a
line b
line c
line d
line e
line f

I would like to add a 3 digit sequential file starting from 1. So, the result should be
001 line a
002 line b
003 line c
004 line d
004 line e
006 line f

I tried some regular expression trying to replace ^ with various options, but none work. Any thoughts? Thanks.

josé

[sky]

Step 1. Press “Ctrl + A” (Select all)
Step 2. Press “Tab”
Step 3. Change to CSV tab mode
Step 4. Select all Col 1
Step 5. Press “Alt + N” (Numbering…)
Step 6. First Line = 001 , Increment = 1
Step 7. “OK”

[jic]

Ok, that works somewhat, but then I have to take the tabs out. What would be nice is,
Step 1. Press “Ctrl + A” (Select all, or select the lines desired)
Step 5. Press “Alt + N” (Numbering…)
Step 6. First Line = 001 , Increment = 1, Insert in column: 0
Step 7. “OK”

Step 6 is a new choice in the numbering function that would allow entry of numbers or sequential characters in the column chosen. Column 0 is before column 1.

[sky]

Step 1. Press “Ctrl + Home”
Step 2. Edit -> Vertical Selection
Step 3. Press “Alt + N” (Numbering…)
Step 4. First Line = 001 , Increment = 1
Step 5. “OK”

[jic]

Thanks. Wow. I was trying all of these different search/replace, but it’s much simpler. Thanks again.

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