"Murgi" <srindler@da2.so-net.ne.jp> wrote in message
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> Since I count my work by the bytes (characters), I want to
>
> a) either copy all red marked text parts into another file   or

I think you would need a macro for this.

> b) erase all black letters so that only the red ones remain.

This is doable.

Save as FileName_RedOnly

Ctrl + H to get the replace dialog
Set up as follows:
    More >> Format >> Font >> Font Color >> Black
    Use Wildcards
    Find what: *

    Replace with: [blank]


Now, press Replace All.

Done


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Regards,
Ryan Ginstrom