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    Notepad file

    I know that we can add lines of text to a file, but is it possible to delete lines or to edit lines of a notepad or a .txt file in C?
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    do u know whether there are any specific commands to edit and delete lines and what are they?

    i have friends who told me that the weakness of C is that you cannot edit a notepad file...
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    To edit a file, read it in, make the changes in memory, then write out to a new file. When you're done, rename the new file over the old.
    When all else fails, read the instructions.
    If you're posting code, use code tags: [code] /* insert code here */ [/code]

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    i see, okok, so we have to store it temporarily first to edit it eh?

    er.......really dunno, wat language is it written in?
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    i have friends who told me that the weakness of C is that you cannot edit a notepad file...
    Are your friend programmers? And if they are what language do they program in? Just curious.
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    now that i know it is possible, i guess they were either pulling my leg or discouraging me from trying it out, thanx guys...
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