Implementing "Search and Replace" functionality in your VB application is very easy. The straightforward and to-the-point algorithm that I developed for this will make it easier for you to understand it.
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Formatting Strings
Learn how to left, right, or center text within a specified length. EG. format "Hello" right justified within a length of 10 characters. " Hello". (Added: 9-Jun-1999)
Removing Characters and Strings from a String (VB6)
Learn how to wrap the VB6 Replace command to remove any characters from a string, eg. StripOut("abcdefg", "bdf") This will return a string that had all of its 'b', 'd', and 'f' characters removed. (Added: 12-May-1999)
Standard Name Formatting Routine
Discover a standard routine for formatting a name in a string'—useful for formatting fields from databases (such as ForeName, Surname, Initial etc). (Added: 12-May-1999)
String Functions - Library of Routines
Learn about a BAS file with a powerful collection of routines to handle string parsing / splitting. (Added: 4-Apr-2000)
VB Syntax Coloring
Learn about another method to color code VB Syntax in an RTF control. (Added: 9-Jun-1999)
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