Guide to Regex

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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.

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  • Click highlight string.

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  • Enter the words you want to be highlighted.

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  • Words are now highlighted.

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  • Check enable regex.

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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 \b(word1|word2) \b(hello|world) hello beautiful worlds! hhello
Select a multiple of sub texts that have to fully match the given text \b(word1|word2)\b \b(hello|world)\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!
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