RegExp.prototype.ignoreCase

The ignoreCase property indicates whether or not the "i" flag is used with the regular expression. ignoreCase is a read-only property of an individual regular expression instance.

Property attributes of RegExp.prototype.ignoreCase
Writable no
Enumerable no
Configurable yes

Description

The value of ignoreCase is a Boolean and true if the "i" flag was used; otherwise, false. The "i" flag indicates that case should be ignored while attempting a match in a string.

You cannot change this property directly.

Examples

Using ignoreCase

var regex = new RegExp('foo', 'i');

console.log(regex.ignoreCase); // true

Specifications

Specification
ECMAScript (ECMA-262)
The definition of 'RegExp.prototype.ignoreCase' in that specification.

Browser compatibility

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ChromeEdgeFirefoxInternet ExplorerOperaSafariAndroid webviewChrome for AndroidFirefox for AndroidOpera for AndroidSafari on iOSSamsung InternetNode.js
ignoreCaseChrome Full support 1Edge Full support 12Firefox Full support 1IE Full support 5.5Opera Full support 5Safari Full support 1WebView Android Full support 1Chrome Android Full support 18Firefox Android Full support 4Opera Android Full support 10.1Safari iOS Full support 1Samsung Internet Android Full support 1.0nodejs Full support Yes
Prototype accessor property (ES2015)Chrome Full support 48Edge Full support 12Firefox Full support 38IE Full support 5.5Opera Full support 35Safari Full support 1.3WebView Android Full support 48Chrome Android Full support 48Firefox Android Full support 38Opera Android Full support 35Safari iOS Full support 1Samsung Internet Android Full support 5.0nodejs Full support Yes

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See also