regexp:test()
tests to see whether a string matches a specified regular expression.
Syntax
regexp:test(testString, regExpString[, flagsString])
Parameters
testString
- The string to test..
regExpString
- The JavaScript style regular expression to evaluate.
flagsString
Optional- An optional string containing character flags.
The character flags are:
g
- Global match
- Has no effect for this function; it's allowed for consistency with other regexp functions.
i
- Case insensitive match
- If this flag is specified, the match is performed in a case insensitive fashion.
Returns
true
if the specified regexp matches the test string.
Specifications
Browser compatibility
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regexp:test() | Chrome ? | Edge ? | Firefox Full support 3 | IE ? | Opera ? | Safari ? | WebView Android ? | Chrome Android ? | Firefox Android Full support 4 | Opera Android ? | Safari iOS ? | Samsung Internet Android ? |
Legend
- Full support
- Full support
- Compatibility unknown
- Compatibility unknown