JavaScript (ES2026) reference · String Methods

JavaScript String.raw() Method

A template-literal tag that returns the raw string, with backslash sequences left as written. Handy for regexes and Windows paths.

JavaScript (ES2026) Since ES2015

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Syntax

String.raw`template`

Parameter	Description
`template`	A template literal; `${}` substitutions still work.

A string.

Backslashes stay as writtenTry it yourself

console.log(String.raw`C:\new\table`);
console.log(`C:\\new`);

Output

C:\new\table
C:\new

Building a regex sourceTry it yourself

const word = "camel";
console.log(String.raw`\b${word}\b`);

Output

\bcamel\b

Version	Change
JavaScript ES2015	Added

string.replace() · Replace the first match of a string or regex (every match with the g flag) with new text or a function's result.
string.split() · Split a string into an array of substrings at each separator (a string or regex), with an optional limit.
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