Regex ^ — Start of Line/String
^ is a zero-width anchor that matches the start of the input string, or the start of each line when the multiline (/m) flag is set. It consumes no characters.
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| Token | ^ |
|---|---|
| Type | Zero-width anchor |
| With /m | Matches each line start |
| Example | /^/ on "hello\nworld" → ["hello"] |
Frequently asked questions
What does ^ mean in regex?
It anchors a match to the start of the string (or line with /m).
Does ^ consume characters?
No, it is zero-width and only asserts a position.
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