const regex = /\n([\d\.]+ ?\w+)/gm;
// Alternative syntax using RegExp constructor
// const regex = new RegExp('\\n([\\d\\.]+ ?\\w+)', 'gm')
const str = `
3.6.10
POLLUTION DEGREE 4
continuous conductivity occurs due to conductive dust, rain or other wet conditions
3.6.11
CLEARANCE
shortest distance in air between two conductive parts
3.6.12
CREEPAGE DISTANCE
shortest distance along the surface of a solid insulating material between two conductive
parts
4 Tests
4.1 General
Tests in this standard are TYPE TESTS to be carried out on samples of equipment or parts.`;
// Reset `lastIndex` if this regex is defined globally
// regex.lastIndex = 0;
let m;
while ((m = regex.exec(str)) !== null) {
// This is necessary to avoid infinite loops with zero-width matches
if (m.index === regex.lastIndex) {
regex.lastIndex++;
}
// The result can be accessed through the `m`-variable.
m.forEach((match, groupIndex) => {
console.log(`Found match, group ${groupIndex}: ${match}`);
});
}
Please keep in mind that these code samples are automatically generated and are not guaranteed to work. If you find any syntax errors, feel free to submit a bug report. For a full regex reference for JavaScript, please visit: https://developer.mozilla.org/en/docs/Web/JavaScript/Guide/Regular_Expressions