RegExp.prototype.unicode

The unicode property indicates whether or not the "u" flag is used with a regular expression. unicode is a read-only property of an individual regular expression instance.

Property attributes of RegExp.prototype.unicode
Writable no
Enumerable no
Configurable yes

Description

The value of unicode is a Boolean and true if the "u" flag was used; otherwise false. The "u" flag enables various Unicode-related features. With the "u" flag, any Unicode code point escapes will be interpreted as such, for example.

You cannot change this property directly. It is read-only.

Examples

Using the unicode property

var regex = new RegExp('\u{61}', 'u');
console.log(regex.unicode); // true

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
ECMAScript 2015 (6th Edition, ECMA-262)
The definition of 'RegExp.prototype.unicode' in that specification.
Standard Initial definition.
ECMAScript Latest Draft (ECMA-262)
The definition of 'RegExp.prototype.unicode' in that specification.
Draft  

Browser compatibility

Feature Chrome Edge Firefox (Gecko) Internet Explorer Opera Safari
Basic support 50 12 (case folding 13) 46 (46) No support 37 10
Feature Android Chrome for Android Edge Firefox Mobile (Gecko) IE Mobile Opera Mobile Safari Mobile
Basic support No support 50 (Yes) 46.0 (46) No support (Yes) 10

See also

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