Microsoft is introducing regular expression support to Excel, allowing users to utilize regular expressions directly in the spreadsheet grid. This feature is currently in beta and includes functions such as REGEXTEST, REGEXEXTRACT, and REGEXREPLACE. However, the exact specifications of the supported regular expressions are unclear. Microsoft is known for extending and improving standards, so it is uncertain which regular expression standard will be used. The .NET Framework has had support for regular expressions for years, closely resembling the Perl standard.
For individuals unfamiliar with regular expressions but interested in learning more, there are resources available to help understand and master this powerful tool. The addition of regular expression support in Excel opens up new possibilities for users to manipulate and analyze data in more efficient and effective ways.
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