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  • A single character of: a, b or c
    [abc]
  • A character except: a, b or c
    [^abc]
  • A character in the range: a-z
    [a-z]
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    [^a-z]
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    [a-zA-Z]
  • Any single character
    .
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    a|b
  • Any whitespace character
    \s
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    \S
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    \d
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    \D
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    \w
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    \W
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    (?:...)
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  • Zero or one of a
    a?
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    a*
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    a+
  • Exactly 3 of a
    a{3}
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    a{3,}
  • Between 3 and 6 of a
    a{3,6}
  • Start of string
    ^
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    $
  • A word boundary
    \b
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    \B

Regular Expression

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gm

Test String

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Generated Code

#include <StringConstants.au3> ; to declare the Constants of StringRegExp #include <Array.au3> ; UDF needed for _ArrayDisplay and _ArrayConcatenate Local $sRegex = "(?m)^\s+$" Local $sString = "" & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ "General Information" & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " Brand: " & @CRLF & _ " Whirlpool " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " Model name: " & @CRLF & _ " PACW9HP " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " Type: " & @CRLF & _ " On/Off " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " Construction Type: " & @CRLF & _ " Free-Standing " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " Number of Speeds: " & @CRLF & _ " 7 " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ "Mode" & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " Cooling: " & @CRLF & _ " Yes " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " Heating: " & @CRLF & _ " Yes " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " Antibacterial Filters: " & @CRLF & _ " Yes " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " Ionization: " & @CRLF & _ " Yes " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " Sleep Function: " & @CRLF & _ " Yes " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ "Conditioner Features" & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " Recommended Area: " & @CRLF & _ " 25 - 30 m² " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " Capacity Cooling (BTU): " & @CRLF & _ " 9000 " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " Capacity Heating (BTU): " & @CRLF & _ " 8500 " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " Capacity Cooling (W): " & @CRLF & _ " 3000 " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " Capacity Heating (W): " & @CRLF & _ " 2000 " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " Air Flow: " & @CRLF & _ " 350 m³/h " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " Indoor Noise Level: " & @CRLF & _ " 65 " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " HEPA Filter: " & @CRLF & _ " Yes " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ "Compressor" & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " Refrigerant: " & @CRLF & _ " R410A " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " Type of Compressor: " & @CRLF & _ " Rotary " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ "Energy Rating" & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " Energy Efficiency Class: " & @CRLF & _ " A+ " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ "Remote Control" & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " Remote Control: " & @CRLF & _ " Yes " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " Timer on / off: " & @CRLF & _ " Yes " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ "Power" & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " Power from: " & @CRLF & _ " Network " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " Voltage: " & @CRLF & _ " 200-240 V " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " Cord Length: " & @CRLF & _ " 1.2 m " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ "Color" & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " Color: " & @CRLF & _ " White " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ "Dimensions" & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " Dimensions (W x H x D): " & @CRLF & _ " 448 x 743 x 400 mm " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ "Weight" & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " Weight: " & @CRLF & _ " 31 kg " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ "Warranty" & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " Warranty: " & @CRLF & _ " 36 Months " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ " " & @CRLF & _ "" & @CRLF & _ "" Local $aArray = StringRegExp($sString, $sRegex, $STR_REGEXPARRAYGLOBALFULLMATCH) Local $aFullArray[0] For $i = 0 To UBound($aArray) -1 _ArrayConcatenate($aFullArray, $aArray[$i]) Next $aArray = $aFullArray ; Present the entire match result _ArrayDisplay($aArray, "Result")

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 AutoIt, please visit: https://www.autoitscript.com/autoit3/docs/functions/StringRegExp.htm