string split 1

[devhelp]

Hey guys
I have a string and I am using split() function on it like this

var words = s.value.split(" ");

but the above statement only splits on a blank space. I also want to split on ":" and "-". How do I do that.

I tried the following statement but it didnt work

var words = s.value.split(" |:|-");

any suggestions

 

[tektipsismyfavorite]

I don't think split will let you use multiple. Would you be able to split it into words 1, 2, and 3, and then join all 3 arrays together?

 

[tsuji]

Suppose one takes it for granted s.value is a string. Then it is this.
[tt] var words = s.value.split([blue]/[/blue] |:|-[blue]/[/blue]);[/tt]
Left-hand-side words is an array.

 

[devhelp]

Thanks Tsuji
That works
Appreciate everyone's suggestions

 

[tsdragon]

Thanks tsuji! I didn't realize you could use a regular expression in a split! That little hint is worth a star!

Tracy Dryden

Meddle not in the affairs of dragons,
For you are crunchy, and good with mustard.

 

[tsuji]

Thanks, tsd!