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is for patterns specifying search or replace strings. Also known as `regex` or `regexp`, the patterns describe strings to match when searching or replacing. Emacs provides extensive support for `regex` patterns in many commands. Emacs also provides an interactive expression builder for such patterns.

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Regex: Only match base.extension filenames

You could use M-x re-builder to construct your regexp visually. To match the stuff described in your question, you just have to add ^ at the beginning of your regex. Then it starts at the beginning …
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Finding Numbers in Brackets and Summing Them

Here is the function you wished for. I put some extra variables inside this function, so it is easier for you to enhance it. (defun sum-the-brackets (begin end) "sums up values in brackets with s …
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Counting number of matches in number of lines for regex search

I took your code as base and rewrote it somewhat. The following function is one possible solution to solve that problem in one function: (defun my-search-results (pattern) (interactive (list (read- …
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Emacs replace-regexp reference the match in the replace argument

replace-regexp is perfect for the job. You could also use query-replace-regexp, which is more visual. You want to replace XYZ\(...\) with 'XYZ\1'. Explanation: . stands for a single character, you co …
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How can I paste a defvar into the minibuffer?

Define an interactive function (aka command), which inserts this string. Then put this function on a key binding. (defun my-insert-regex () (interactive) (insert (format "%S" markdown-link-to-org- …
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