RegExpr for VB & VBA

RegExpr is a useful regular expressions module for Visual Basic 5.0, 6.0 and VBA
RegExpr is a useful and regular expressions module for Visual Basic 5.0, 6.0 and VBA.

Regular expressions are a pattern matching standard, used to search for and replace strings. RegExpr for VB & VBA brings this power to Visual Basic.

What's in it? RegExpr for VB/VBA supports a full range of regular expressions. Implemented as pure VB source code, it does not require any additional run-time libraries.

When do I need it? If you wish to use regular expressions in Visual Basic 5.0, 6.0 or VBA as if they were built in the language, you need RegExpr.

How do I learn them? We have written a tutorial in the help file. You may also read the introduction.

Can I just use VB's built-in Like and Replace? Sure you can - if you're happy with the features they support. Regular expressions are much more. They can search for all character combinations, allow "Or" rules, verify the number of character occurrences, and support zero-width concepts such as word boundaries, end-of-line and "not followed by".

What's good in Aivosto RegExpr? RegExpr for VB/VBA implements a full range of regular expressions. It's not a subset such as VB's Like. It doesn't require any OCXs or DLLs either, to save you from DLL hell.

Requirements:

RegExpr works with Visual Basic 5.0 and 6.0. It also works with Visual Basic for Applications in Word 97 or later, in Excel 95 or later, and in Access 95 or later.

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