Description
The United Kingdom Postcode macro is used to insert United Kingdom postcodes into strings generated with the Custom String generator.
The macro is an analog of the United Kingdom Postcode data generator.
Syntax
The macro is specified using the following regular expression:
[A-Z][0-9] [0-9][A-Z]{2}
You can change this regular expression if necessary. For more information on the syntax of regular expressions, see Supported Regular Expressions.
Parameters
The macro has no parameters.
Examples
The following examples demonstrate how to use the United Kingdom Postcode macro:
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[A-Z][0-9] [0-9][A-Z]{2}
This regular expression specifies postcodes used in the United Kingdom.
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[A-Z][1-9] [1-9][A-Z]{2}
This regular expression specifies United Kingdom postcodes that do not contain zeros.
Remarks
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For more information on adding macros to custom strings, see About Custom String Generator
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For more information on general rules used for specifying macro parameters, see Custom String Generator Rules .
See Also
Macro Reference
Custom String Generator Rules
Custom String Generator
Custom-String Generator - Supported Regular Expressions
United Kingdom Postcode Generator
Using Data Generators
Generating Values