Search a string for "ain":
The result of res will be an array with the values:
More "Try it Yourself" examples below.
The match() method searches a string for a match against a regular expression, and returns the matches, as an Array object.
Read more about regular expressions in our RegExp Tutorial and our RegExp Object Reference.
Note: If the regular expression does not include the g modifier (to perform a global search), the match() method will return only the first match in the string.
This method returns null if no match is found.
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match() | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Parameter | Description |
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regexp | Required. The value to search for, as a regular expression. |
Return Value: | An Array, containing the matches, one item for each match, or null if no match is found |
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JavaScript Version: | 1.2 |
Perform a global, case-insensitive search for "ain":
The result of res will be: