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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
Regex is a way to search a subtext within a text. It will allow you to search more complex things and will give you more freedom on what to highlight. It however is a bit complex to fully understand in one go. See the [[#Examples|Examples]] for some easy to use regex strings. | Regex is a way to search a subtext within a text. It will allow you to search more complex things and will give you more freedom on what to highlight. It however is a bit complex to fully understand in one go. See the [[#Examples|Examples]] for some easy to use regex strings. | ||
The regex will be case insensitive by default | The regex will be case insensitive by default in game. | ||
A helpful tool in testing your regex string is [https://regex101.com/ this site here]. | A helpful tool in testing your regex string is [https://regex101.com/ this site here]. | ||
==How to enable Regex in the chat window== | |||
*Click the Options Gear in the chat window. | |||
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*Click highlight string. | |||
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*Enter the words you want to be highlighted. | |||
[[File:Highlightstring3.png]] | |||
*Words are now highlighted. | |||
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*Check enable regex. | |||
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== Info == | == Info == | ||
Revision as of 00:28, 16 January 2021
Introduction
Regex is a way to search a subtext within a text. It will allow you to search more complex things and will give you more freedom on what to highlight. It however is a bit complex to fully understand in one go. See the Examples for some easy to use regex strings. The regex will be case insensitive by default in game.
A helpful tool in testing your regex string is this site here.
How to enable Regex in the chat window
- Click the Options Gear in the chat window.
- Click highlight string.
- Enter the words you want to be highlighted.
- Words are now highlighted.
- Check enable regex.
Info
This part is under construction. Please view the BYOND Regex reference in the meantime.
Examples
| Description | Regex syntax | Example regex | Example output |
| Select a multiple of sub texts that start with the given text | \bword1|\bword2 | \bhello|\bworld | hello beautiful worlds! hhello |
|---|---|---|---|
| Select a multiple of sub texts that have to fully match the given text | \bword1\b|\bword2\b | \bhello\b|\bworld\b | hello beautiful worlds! hhello |
| Select a word with an aritrary (non zero) amount of characters in one spot | word+ | ca+ptain | Caaaaaaaaaaaptain! captain nukies onboard! |