python-regexHow to match a phone number in Python regex?

The following regex can be used to match a phone number in Python:

\d{3}-\d{3}-\d{4}

This regex will match a phone number in the format of 123-456-7890. The \d part of the regex stands for a digit (0-9), and the {3} and {4} indicate that the preceding digit should appear 3 and 4 times respectively.

Code explanation

• \d: Matches any digit (0-9)
• {3}: Indicates that the preceding digit should appear 3 times
• {4}: Indicates that the preceding digit should appear 4 times

Helpful links

• Python Regex Tutorial
• Python Regex Cheat Sheet

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