freeCodeCamp/guide/english/certifications/javascript-algorithms-and-data-structures/regular-expressions/match-non-whitespace-characters/index.md

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title: Match Non-Whitespace Characters
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## Match Non-Whitespace Characters

## Hint 1

* A global flag will help you get through this challenge.

## Hint 2

* Try using a shorthand character for `S` non-whitespace.

# Spoiler Alert!! Solution Ahead!

## Solution

 ```
javascript
let sample = "Whitespace is important in separating words";
let countNonWhiteSpace = /\S/g; // Change this line
let result = sample.match(countNonWhiteSpace);

## Explanation

* The `\S` shorthand character is a shortcut for non-whitespace. The regular expresssion returns the number of characters that match it.