Plug-in Reference — Inline Functions — Editor_FindRegex

# Editor_FindRegex

Searches a string for a regular expression. You can use this inline function or explicitly send the EE_FIND_REGEX message.

Editor_FindRegex( HWND hwnd, FIND_REGEX_INFO_EX* pFindRegexInfo );

## Parameters

hwnd

Specifies the window handle of the view or frame of EmEditor.

pFindRegexInfo

Pointer to the FIND_REGEX_INFO_EX structure or FIND_REGEX_INFO structure.

## Return Values

If a string that matches the specified regular expression is found, the return value is TRUE. If the specified regular expression is not found, the return value is FALSE. If the regular expression has a syntax error or another fatal error occurs, the return value is -1.

## Version

Supported on Version 6.00 or later.