JavaScript | source Property

The source Property in JavaScript is used to return the text of the text of the RegExp pattern.
Syntax: 

RegExpObject.source

Where RexExp refers to the regular expression.
Example : This example returns the text “Geek”.

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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
    <body style="text-align:center">
        <h1 style="color:green">GeeksforGeeks</h1>
        <h2>Source Property</h2>
        <p>RegExp: /Geek/gi</p>
        <button onclick="geek()">Click it!</button>
        <p id="app"></p>
        <script>
        function geek() {
            var patt1 = /Geek/gi;
            var res 
            = "Text of RegExp is: " +  "<b>" + patt1.source + "</b>";
          document.getElementById("app").innerHTML =  res ;
        </script>
    </body>
</html>

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 Output: 

 Before clicking the button: 

compile

 After clicking the button: 

compile

Supported Browsers: The browsers supported by JavaScript source Property are listed below:


    

  • Google Chrome
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  • Apple Safari
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  • Mozilla Firefox
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  • Opera
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  • Internet Explorer
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