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Matcher end(int) method in Java with Examples

Last Updated : 26 Nov, 2018
The end(int group) method of Matcher Class is used to get the offset after the end index of the match result already done, from the specified group. Syntax:
public int end(int group)
Parameters: This method takes a parameter group from which the offset after the end index of the matched pattern is required. Return Value: This method returns the offset after the end index matched from the specified group. Exception: This method throws:
  • IllegalStateException if no match has yet been attempted, or if the previous match operation failed.
  • IndexOutOfBoundsException if there is no capturing group in the pattern with the given group.
Below examples illustrate the Matcher.end() method: Example 1:
Output:
Current Matcher: java.util.regex.Matcher[pattern=(G*s) region=0,13 lastmatch=] 5 13
Example 2:
Output:
Current Matcher: java.util.regex.Matcher[pattern=(G*G) region=0,11 lastmatch=] 1 3 6 9 11
Reference: Oracle Doc
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