Search a string for "ain":
The result of n will be an array with the values:
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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The match() method is supported in all major browsers.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| regexp | Required. The value to search for, as a regular expression. |
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Array | An array containing the matches, one item for each match, or null if no match is found |
| JavaScript Version: | 1.2 |
|---|
Perform a global, case-insensitive search for "ain":
The result of n will be:
JavaScript String Object
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