Wildcards in Find/Change..

OK, In a references list in a book where it's numbered.. basic stuff..I need to find all instances of (return+## (could be a single or double or TRIPLE digit number)+. (period) and a SPACE and replace with same thing but that space turns into a TAB.. I thought I could do this with wildcard feature, which works in the FIND window, but that same wildcard isn't available in the CHANGE window.. I feel like I'm doing something wrong! help?!

Please give us a little bit more informations!
lisa98765 schrieb:
OK, In a references list in a book where it's numbered…
Automatically created or manually done?
In the first case (should be standard!) you can simple change your settings for the references list.
In the second case you should post exactly examples as text or a sample IDML (uploaded on a file hoster of your choice) or a screenshot of your Indesign list (with visible hidden characters).
Perhaps this helps a little bit:
Have fun

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