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st: Change letter in string
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st: Change letter in string
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Mon, 28 Jun 2010 05:05:20 -0400
Hi,
I would like to ask you how I can change a letter in a string in stata.
For example I have a variable that contains last names. How can I
change the letter "e" with the letter "a" in all names? (i.e. if the
name is Beth I want to change it into Bath"
Thank you
Margie
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