How can I perform a str_replace in JavaScript, replacing text in JavaScript?

Question

I want to use str_replace or its similar alternative to replace some text in JavaScript.

var text = \"this is some sample text that i want to re         


        

Answer 1

You can use

text.replace('old', 'new')

And to change multiple values in one string at once, for example to change # to string v and _ to string w:

text.replace(/#|_/g,function(match) {return (match=="#")? v: w;});