Regex Builder Tool(Generate regex using plain English)
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This RegEx builder tool provides a very easy & simple way to generate regular expression using plain english.
You can simply start typing and auto suggest will guide you to build your regex. Auto suggest will give suggestions appropriate for given place.
No need of escaping regex special characters. Tool will take care of escaping whenever necessary.
You can build RegEx expression & test it on any input text right within this same tool.
Complex RegEx can be built with ease using the plain english phrases in this tool with wide support for all general use RegEx capabilities.
Simple steps to use this tool
Type in the provided text area & choose expected suggestions to build RegEx that you want.
RegEx will be generated as you type.
Provide test input text to test generated Regex. Text that is matched by generated RegEx will be highlighted so that you can verify if it is per your expectations..
List of matched groups or captured texts will be shown in respective section to verify RegEx.
Once generated RegEx is as per your expectations, copy RegEx & use wherever you need it.
Flags
With Global flag as 'No', RegEx will only match first match within input text. With Global = 'Yes', RegEx will match all possible matches.
Example:
_Match_anywhere_in_text_ _exact_character_ (d) Test (Global = No, Case Insensitive = No): Demanded
Test (Global = Yes, Case Insensitive = No): Demanded Test (Global = Yes, Case Insensitive = Yes): Demanded
With Case Insensitive flag as 'No', RegEx will only match exact case. With Case Insensitive = 'Yes', RegEx will match both small & capital caseinsensitive.
Example:
_Match_anywhere_in_text_ _exact_character_ (d) Test (Global = No, Case Insensitive = No): Demanded
Test (Global = Yes, Case Insensitive = No): Demanded Test (Global = Yes, Case Insensitive = Yes): Demanded
Use this flag to find matches in multiple lines.
Builder Phrases
Generated Regex
Test Generated Regex
Text matched or Groups captured by Generated Regex