# Using the RegExp View [edit]

This page describes how to use the RegExp View in RadRails.

## Introduction

The RegExp View (shown below) allows you to test out your regular expressions in RadRails.

## Instructions

To test your regular expressions using the RegExp View in RadRails:

1. Click the RegExp tab to open the RegExp View.
2. In the RegExp: field, type your regular expression.
3. Use the RegExp View buttons to navigate matches to your regular expression:
   - Reset - Resets the regular expression.
   - Backward - Navigate backward.
   - Forward - Navigate forward.
   - Validate - Validate your regular expression.

## Related Topics

- Using RadRails Views
- Using the Console View
- Using the Servers View
- Using the Generators View
- Using the Rails Plugins View
- Using the Rake Tasks View
- Using the Rails Shell View

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