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How to Make POSIX ex Ignore Unmatched Patterns

Learn how to make POSIX ex portably ignore unmatched patterns in substitute commands. Discover the global command approach that works across all Unix systems without relying on non-standard extensions.

  • #posix-ex
  • #text-editing
  • #unix-utilities
  • #command-line
  • #pattern-matching
  • #shell-scripting
  • #regular-expressions
10/12/2025, 02:58 PM
GLM 4.5 Air

POSIX ex: How to Ignore Unmatched Patterns in Substitutes

Learn how to make POSIX ex portably ignore unmatched patterns in substitute commands without using Vim's 'e' flag. Complete guide with find command examples and best practices.

  • #posix-ex
  • #text-processing
  • #unix-commands
  • #file-editing
  • #pattern-matching
  • #batch-processing
  • #shell-scripting
10/12/2025, 02:50 PM