How to delete exclamation marks from the string

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#1

I use exclamation marks as important flag, however, when I finished with the task, I want to clear out the exclamation marks, I’m wondering if there’s a way like applescript to clear that? Thank you!

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#2

Is there a reason you’re not using the Flag that’s built into OmniFocus?

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#3

You can go under Edit>Find and search for ! replace with (literally nothing, leave it empty), then click “Replace All”. That should do the trick. Good luck!

#4

I recommend using a more unique flag string to avoid processing errors. Using “!!-!!” is unique enough that you’re unlikely to find it in another situation.

#5

Good point! You may also want to just step through each replace so you can be sure you like the result by using Next/Previous instead of replace all.

Find/Replace works well for me when I have nothing selected in the sidebar, and select the top of the outline view (the center panel) before bringing up the find/replace window. Hope this helps.

Thanks,
Lanette