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Multiple Whitespace

📄 Text Processing

Matches two or more consecutive whitespace characters.

Regex Pattern

Flags: g
\s{2,}
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✓ Matches

  • too many spaces
  • line\n\nnewlines

✗ Does Not Match

  • single spaces only
  • no_spaces

Code Examples

1const regex = /\\s{2,}/g;
2const str = 'too  many   spaces';
3

4// Test if string matches
5const isMatch = regex.test(str);
6console.log('Match found:', isMatch);
7

8// Find all matches
9const matches = str.match(regex);
10console.log('Matches:', matches);
11

12// Find matches with details
13let match;
14const regexWithGlobal = /\\s{2,}/g;
15while ((match = regexWithGlobal.exec(str)) !== null) {
16  console.log('Match:', match[0], 'Index:', match.index);
17}

About Multiple Whitespace Regular Expression

This regex pattern is designed to matches two or more consecutive whitespace characters.. It can be used in JavaScript, Python, PHP, Java, and other programming languages that support regular expressions.

How to Use This Pattern

  1. Copy the regex pattern above
  2. Use the "Try in Tester" button to test it with your own data
  3. Use the code generator to get implementation code in your preferred language

Pattern Breakdown

Understanding each part of this regex will help you modify it for your specific needs. Click the "Explanation" tab in the tester to see a detailed breakdown of each component.

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