Limited Availability Regular expressions

RegExp compile()

The compile() method of RegExp objects recompiles an existing regular expression object using a new pattern and flags.

Baseline Status: This feature is currently Limited (not yet Baseline). Latest engine implementation shipped on Jul 29, 2015.

Desktop Browser Engine Support

Google Chrome

1

Supported

Mozilla Firefox

1

Supported

Apple Safari

3.1

Supported

Microsoft Edge

12

Supported

Mobile Browser Engine Support

Chrome Android

18

Firefox Android

4

Safari iOS

2

Specifications and References

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