Delphi: How do I get '&' character from a source?

[BrainDrain]

A process included in my application uses Results in a string, which sometimes needs to include the '&' symbol. I know replacing '_ ' with '&&' would get it, however is there a way to handle the string where it doesn't amperand the character?

This is really hard to explain... basically is there a method to safely detect '&' characters in a string and replace them with '&&', or prevent them from becoming amperanded at all?

An example of an unsuccessfull call would be:

Save a text file containing the contents '& ' as C:\test.txt

In Delphi place a memo and button on the form, Memo1 and Button1 respectively

Button1.click:

begin
   Memo1.loadfromfile('C:\test.txt');
   showmessage(Memo1.lines[0]);
end

Where it would show '_' in the showmessage.

Edited January 29, 2007 by BrainDrain

[BrainDrain]

Eech, I should have done a bit more trialing, replacing '&' with 'and' works (well enough)... it seems the character is handled as & until its painted on the form...