First off, I am using the Text::Wrap module on the first string to format the text the way it needs to be. So it takes the first long string and formats it beautifully, no problems here.
After that, I need an array on the subsequent string(s) because the first string needs a special regex, the ones in the middle need a special regex, and the last string (before the next formatted string) needs yet another regex. The only way I know to accomplish this is to put those strings into an array. Sorry I tried to simplify the question, but may have lost the context along the way. Does this clarify? Suggestions? Thanks in advance, Joe

In reply to Re^2: Input to String OR Array by jriggs420
in thread Input to String OR Array by jriggs420

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