Changing one character into another

[Hawk16]

is there a script or a program which can change one character into another from a string of text or a notepad doc?
like lets say there are a whole bunch of |'s in a document and u want to change then into *s how would u do that quickly?

EDIT: Also, just wondering if there is a way to add an * and a one of like 6 predesignated numbers after each line of text

 

[porterjw]

Are you using Word or Notepad?

If so, click on EDIT, then expand the list, then click on REPLACE. Enter what is being replaced and what to replace it with and you're good-to-go.

 

[JLV2k5]

That only works in Word, correct?

 

[Hawk16]

hmm
okay that part worked perfectly
thank you

but how would you add a certain string of text to the end of every single line??

 

[porterjw]

That only works in Word, correct?

Notepad, too.

Edit: Excel, and Open Office, too, while we're on the topic

but how would you add a certain string of text to the end of every single line??

Ummm...not sure, actually! I never had to do that. Would be good to know though, so if you find out, be sure to post up!