Python Regular Expression Patterns List
Learn about the Python REGEX symbols
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The following table lists the regular expression syntax that is available in Python. Note that any Regex can be concatenated to form new regular expressions; if X and Y are both regular expressions, then XY is also a regular expression.
| Pattern | Description |
|---|---|
. |
Matches any single character except newline. Using m option allows it to match newline as well. |
^ |
Matches the start of the string, and in re.MULTILINE (see the next lesson on how to change to multiline) mode also matches immediately after each newline. |
$ |
Matches end of line. In re.MULTILINE mode also matches before a newline. |