Regex for keeping only word characters before any other character

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#1

Hey, I need the regex to keep only first word characters. For example “text-yes” -> “test” , or “test_yes” -> “test”.

Thanks!

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#2

You can try something like
^[a-zA-Z]*

#3

Yah like this in Regex
str_output = System.Text.RegularExpressions.Regex.Match(strinput.ToString,”.*(?=\W)”).ToString.Trim

Cheers @jadbenn

#4

Hi,

Hope the following helps you.

System.Text.RegularExpressions.Regex.Match(strData,".*(?=[\W_])").Value

Regards,

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