How to convert Ph # format from (xxx)-xxx-xxxx to xxxxxxxxxx 1

[udaybo]

Hello all

I am new to scripting, I am workng on a text file where I have a field for phone numbers, but these phone numbers are in different format.

Can we convert ph# format(xxx)-xxx-xxxx to xxxxxxxxxx.

Can anyone please help me with this.

Thanks a Lot

 

[geirendre]

If the "convert format" implies to just remove the ( ) and - from the original text,
then I belive the Stream EDitor SED is the solution.
Something like this:

echo "ph# format(xxx)-xxx-xxxx" | sed 's/[()-]//g'

HTH

 

[udaybo]

THANK YOU