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*The `/` characters define the beginning and end of the regex.*

## Features

* Optionally supports [PCRE](http://php.net/manual/en/book.pcre.php) syntax
* Automatic marking of matched text
* Manual marking of text
* Manual replacement / replacement preview
* Automatic replacement
* Automatic comment-based replacement with `>` and `<`
* Tools for writing and testing regular expressions
* Built-in list of common regular expressions (with descriptions)
* Unlimited undo/redo
* Viewing of sublime-style [capture groups](http://doc.qt.io/qt-5/qregularexpression.html#capturedTexts)
* Viewing of [PCRE capture groups](http://www.regular-expressions.info/captureall.html) and backreferences
* Opens files from command-line and via drag & drop
* Loads and saves projects
* Internal clipboard
* Copy & paste of