const regex = /\[test\].*(?=\<br\s\/\>)/m;
// Alternative syntax using RegExp constructor
// const regex = new RegExp('\\[test\\].*(?=\\<br\\s\\\/\\>)', 'm')
const str = `'This is a test to remove single lines.<br />
The line below has the open type bbcode (case insensitive) that is to be removed.<br />
The text on the same line that follows the bbcode should also be removed.
this text should remain[test]this text should be removed on this line only!<br />
the other lines should remain.<br />
done.<br />'`;
// Reset `lastIndex` if this regex is defined globally
// regex.lastIndex = 0;
let m;
if ((m = regex.exec(str)) !== null) {
// 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