How can I replace only plus sign (multiple occurrence) from a string without any text [duplicate]

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How can I replace multiple (++++++) signs with blank space?

Example: var string = "+++++++++++++++++";

marvel308 · Accepted Answer · 2017-08-09 07:33:34Z

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var string = "+++++++++++++++++";
string = string.replace(/\+*/g, '');
console.log(string.length);

answered Aug 9, 2017 at 7:33

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Hello there, I tried your code, the snippet you presented seems to work just fine. I am indeed grateful for your help!

kevguy · Accepted Answer · 2017-08-09 07:38:15Z

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const str = 'abc++++++def++++frberbf++fsvsf';
const newstr = str.replace(/(.)\+{2,}/g, ' ');
console.log(newstr);

answered Aug 9, 2017 at 7:38

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