searching a txt file for a specified character

[wesb 0]

I am trying to figure out how to read a text or log file to see if any of the special characters ^!{ exist anywhere in the file. I havent been able to figure this out and its driving me nutz cause i am sure it is not or shouldnt be that difficult. any help would be appreciated. thanks all.

Edited July 6, 2004 by wesb

[wesb 0]

Nevermind...I just need to take more time off during the weekend. I figured it out in about 10 minutes tonight. Please disregard.