JavaScript | RegExp ignoreCase Property
The RegExp ignoreCase property in JavaScript is used to specify whether the “i” modifier is set or not. If the “i” modifier is set than this property returns true otherwise returns false.
Syntax:
RegexObj.ignoreCase
Return Value: It returns true if i modifier is set, else false.
Example 1: This example checks if the regular expression contains i Modifier or not.
<!DOCTYPE html><html> <head> <title> RegExp ignoreCase Property </title> </head> <body style="text-align:center"> <h1 style="color:green"> GeeksforGeeks </h1> <h2>ignoreCase Property</h2> <button onclick="geek()"> Click it! </button> <script> function geek() { var regex = new RegExp('foo', 'i'); alert(regex.ignoreCase); } </script> </body></html> |
Output:
Before clicking the button:
After clicking the button:
Example 2: This example checks the regular expression contains i Modifier or not.
<!DOCTYPE html> <html> <head> <title> JavaScript ignoreCase Property </title> </head> <body style="text-align:center"> <h1 style="color:green"> GeeksforGeeks </h1> <h2> ignoreCase Property </h2> <button onclick="geek()"> Click it! </button> <script> function geek() { var regex = /[a-d]/; var str = "GeeksforGeeks\n"+ "is the computer\n"+ "science portal for geeks."; if (regex.ignoreCase) { alert("i Modifier is present"); } else { alert("i Modifier is absent."); } } </script> </body> </html> |
Output:
Before clicking the button:
After clicking the button:
Supported Browsers: The browsers supported by JavaScript ignoreCase property are listed below:
- Google Chrome
- Internet Explorer
- Mozilla Firefox
- Apple Safari
- Opera
