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Add Text to Same Line Using Sed

Maya Lin-Takahashi • • 1 min read
Add Text to Same Line Using Sed

How can I use a variable to find a pattern and then add a text, in the same line, after that pattern?

I tried this but it didn't work:

sed -i "/$node_number/ i mytext" "$filepath.csv";
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1 Answer

This worked:

sed -i "s/$node_number/&mytext/" "filepath.csv";

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Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.