JavaScript RegExp \b Modifier
 Complete RegExp Object Reference
Definition and Usage
When the \b modifier is set the regular expression gets a match at the
beginning or end of a word in the string.
Syntax
| Parameter |
Description |
| regexp |
Required. The rest of the regular expression to use |
Example
In the following code we will do a search for "W3" at the beginning
or end of a word in the
string:
var str = "Visit W3Schools";
var patt1 = /\bW3/;
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The marked text below shows where the RegExp gets a match:
Try-It-Yourself Demos
\b
How to use the "\b" modifier to search at the beginning or end of a word
using a string object.
Complete RegExp Object Reference
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