Multiple Spaces Regex

{2,}

Match two or more consecutive spaces. Useful for text cleanup.

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Pattern Breakdown

Understanding the regex pattern {2,}:

  • {n,m} - Quantifier (n to m times)

Examples

Input Result Explanation
hello world ✓ Match Double space
hello world ✗ No Match Single space

Code Examples

JavaScript

JavaScript
const pattern = / {2,}/;
const text = "hello  world";

// Test if string matches
if (pattern.test(text)) {
  console.log("Valid!");
}

// Extract matches
const matches = text.match(pattern);
console.log(matches);

Python

Python
import re

pattern = r' {2,}'
text = "hello  world"

# Test if string matches
if re.match(pattern, text):
    print("Valid!")

# Find all matches
matches = re.findall(pattern, text)
print(matches)

PHP

PHP
<?php
$pattern = '/ {2,}/';
$text = "hello  world";

// Test if string matches
if (preg_match($pattern, $text)) {
    echo "Valid!";
}

// Find all matches
preg_match_all($pattern, $text, $matches);
print_r($matches);
?>

Java

Java
import java.util.regex.*;

String pattern = " {2,}";
String text = "hello  world";

Pattern p = Pattern.compile(pattern);
Matcher m = p.matcher(text);

if (m.matches()) {
    System.out.println("Valid!");
}

Use Cases

Common applications: Text cleanup, normalize spacing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the regex pattern for multiple spaces regex?
The regex pattern is: {2,}. Match two or more consecutive spaces. Useful for text cleanup.
How do I use the multiple spaces regex pattern in JavaScript?
In JavaScript: const regex = new RegExp(' {2,}'); or const regex = / {2,}/;
Does this pattern work in Python?
Yes, use: import re; pattern = re.compile(r' {2,}') in Python. Most regex patterns are cross-language compatible.
What are common use cases for multiple spaces regex?
Text cleanup, normalize spacing

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