using preg_match to match a number between 5 and 10 characters long

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I am trying to use preg_match to match a number that's between 5 and 10 characters long. However, I want the ENTIRE number. I have

preg_match("/\d{5, 10}/", $str, $match)

but the above code will match the first 5 digits of a number that is let's say 10 characters long. How can I make it return the entire length of the number?

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Jun 15 '16 at 12:14

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The quantifier syntax is {x,y}, not {x,<space>y}.

preg_match("/\d{5,10}/", $str, $match) works just fine.

answered Jun 15 '16 at 12:14

deceze

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Wow. That was really stupid of me not to see. I literally spent an hour on this. Thanks. – user2218567 Jun 15 '16 at 12:22
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Protip: http://regex101.com – it *explains* what a particular regex means, which is essential for debugging. – deceze Jun 15 '16 at 12:23

using preg_match to match a number between 5 and 10 characters long

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