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Finding Characters at Positions in Text | Regular Expressions for the Absolute Beginner

In this video, we'll learn how to use the dot (.) in regular expressions to find characters at specific positions in text. The dot acts like a wildcard, helping us match any single character. By incorporating the dot strategically in our regex patterns, we can pinpoint and extract characters at desired positions. Join us for practical examples and insights into using the dot for effective and flexible text pattern matching.

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