How do I use regex in a text metadata field for rules or validation in an activity/task template?

You can use regex (regular expressions) to create smart rules or validations for text metadata fields in your activity/task templates. This is useful when you want to make sure the input follows a specific format — like an order number, code, or ID.

Example use cases:

• Only allow numbers: ^\d+$
• Require a specific format like “ABC-123”: ^[A-Z]{3}-\d{3}$
• Validate an email: ^[^@\s]+@[^@\s]+\.[^@\s]+$

Test your regex easily

Use regex101.com to test your pattern before adding it.
Just paste in your regex and some test text — it shows what matches and helps you tweak it.

📝 Don’t forget to:

• Add a help text to guide users on the correct format
• Use error messages if the input doesn’t match
• Combine with required or default values if needed