Email in Text Regex Pattern
Extracts email addresses from body text. Non-anchored version for finding emails within larger strings.
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Pattern Breakdown
Code Examples
JavaScript
const regex = /[a-zA-Z0-9._%+-]+@[a-zA-Z0-9.-]+\.[a-zA-Z]{2,}/g;
const test = "Contact: [email protected] for info";
console.log(regex.test(test)); // true
// Extract matches
const matches = test.match(regex);
console.log(matches);Python
import re
pattern = r'[a-zA-Z0-9._%+-]+@[a-zA-Z0-9.-]+\.[a-zA-Z]{2,}'
test = "Contact: [email protected] for info"
match = re.findall(pattern, test)
print(match) # Found!Go
package main
import (
"fmt"
"regexp"
)
func main() {
re := regexp.MustCompile(`[a-zA-Z0-9._%+-]+@[a-zA-Z0-9.-]+\.[a-zA-Z]{2,}`)
fmt.Println(re.MatchString("Contact: [email protected] for info")) // true
}Common Use Cases
Match Examples
| Input | Result |
|---|---|
| Contact: [email protected] for info | Match |
| no email here | No Match |
About the Email in Text Regex
Extracts email addresses from body text. Non-anchored version for finding emails within larger strings.
Regular expressions (regex) are powerful pattern matching tools used across virtually all programming languages. The email in text pattern is classified as beginner difficulty in the web & html category. It works in all major programming languages.
When using this regex, always consider edge cases and test thoroughly with real-world data. Use the interactive tester above to validate the pattern against your specific inputs before deploying to production.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Email in Text regex pattern?
Extracts email addresses from body text. Non-anchored version for finding emails within larger strings.
How do I use the Email in Text regex?
Use the pattern /[a-zA-Z0-9._%+-]+@[a-zA-Z0-9.-]+\.[a-zA-Z]{2,}/g in your code. In JavaScript: new RegExp('[a-zA-Z0-9._%+-]+@[a-zA-Z0-9.-]+\.[a-zA-Z]{2,}', 'g'). Test it above with your own input.
What does this Email in Text regex match?
This pattern matches: "Contact: [email protected] for info". It does NOT match: "no email here". Data mining, contact extraction, web scraping.
Is the Email in Text regex beginner-friendly?
This pattern is rated Beginner. It uses basic regex syntax and is easy to understand.
What languages support the Email in Text regex?
This pattern works in all major programming languages including JavaScript, Python, Java, C#, Go, Ruby, PHP, and more. Syntax may vary slightly between regex engines.
Can I modify the Email in Text regex for my use case?
Yes! Use the interactive tester above to modify the pattern and test with your own data. Common modifications include making it case-insensitive (add 'i' flag), matching globally (add 'g' flag), or adjusting character classes.
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