Regex for Checking for at Least One Special Character
Tests whether a string contains at least one non-alphanumeric character.
Published October 11, 2026
Tests whether a string contains at least one non-alphanumeric character.
Key points
- The exact set of "special characters" required varies by application — adjust the character class to match your own policy
Example
.*[!@#$%^&*(),.?":{}|<>].*