escapeRegExp

The escapeRegExp() function escapes special characters in a string so it can be reused in a regular expression without altering its meaning.

Interactive example

Syntax

function escapeRegExp<
	GenericInput extends string
>(
	input: GenericInput
): string;

Parameters

• input : String to escape for use in a regex.

Return value

A string where all regex metacharacters have been escaped.

See also

• interpolation - Generates typed templates with placeholders