Escape - VBScript

VB Script Escape Command

Overview

The Escape function in VB Script is used to escape special characters in a string, making it safe for inclusion in URLs, HTML/XML attributes, or other contexts that require special character handling.

Syntax

Escape(str)

  • str: String variable containing the input string that needs escaping.

Options/Flags

None

Examples

  • Escape URL query strings:

    Dim url = "https://www.example.com/search?query=" & Escape("my search query")

  • Escape HTML/XML attributes:

    Dim html = "<input type='text' value='" & Escape("user's name") & "'>"

Common Issues

  • Double Escaping: Be cautious of double-escaping strings that have already been escaped. Double escaping can break the intended functionality.

  • URL vs. HTML/XML Escaping: Different contexts require different escaping mechanisms. Use appropriate escaping methods based on the target context.

Integration

  • Combine with URL Encode/Decode: Use Escape with URLEncode and URLDecode to handle escaping and unescaping strings in various web-related contexts.
  • Escape XML/HTML Attributes: Ensure correct rendering and data integrity by escaping special characters in HTML/XML attributes using Escape.

Related Commands

  • URLEncode
  • URLDecode
  • Replace