how to replace special character by any word in a string.

mksc · 08-21-2008, 01:49 AM

hi all

I have a variable which contains string.
let suppose
var="You should include as much detail as possible in your message, including exact error messages (where applicable) & what you have done so far."

in this string I want to replace "&" symbol with "and".

How it is possible using shell command.

with regards
MKSC

kkpal · 08-21-2008, 02:33 AM

var=`echo ${var//&/and}`