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Python: Remove everything except alphanumeric characters from a string


41. Remove Non-Alphanumerics

Write a Python program to remove everything except alphanumeric characters from a string.

Sample Solution:

Python Code:

import re
text1 = '**//Python Exercises// - 12. '
pattern = re.compile('[\W_]+')
print(pattern.sub('', text1))

Sample Output:

PythonExercises12

Pictorial Presentation:

Python: Regular Expression - Remove everything except alphanumeric characters from a string.

Flowchart:

Flowchart: Regular Expression - Remove everything except alphanumeric characters from a string.

For more Practice: Solve these Related Problems:

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  • Write a Python program to use regex to eliminate all non-alphanumeric characters from an input string.

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