| 6. 21. 1. String.match() |
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Syntax |
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string.match(regexpression)
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The match() method searches the string for the regular expression passed to the method. |
The regular expression is made up of a pattern and flags. |
The method returns an array containing the matches found in the string. |
See RegExp for how to use the regular expression. |
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<html>
<script language="JavaScript1.2">
<!--
var myString = new String("This is Mr. Right");
var myRegExp = /\s\w*/g;
var answerArray = myString.match(myRegExp);
if(answerArray == null){
document.write('No matches were found');
}else{
document.write('The following matches were found: <br>');
for(var i = 0; i < answerArray.length; i++){
document.write(answerArray[i] + '<br>');
}
}
document.close();
-->
</script>
</html>
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