UnEscape - VBScript

UnEscape

Overview

UnEscape is a VB Script command used to decode HTML or URL encoded strings, converting them back to their original characters. It is particularly useful for processing web data or user input that may contain special characters or HTML tags.

Syntax

UnEscape(encodedString)

Parameters:

  • encodedString: The encoded string to be decoded.

Options/Flags

None

Examples

Simple URL decoding:

Dim encodedURL = "%2Fpath%2Fto%2Fresource"
Dim decodedURL = UnEscape(encodedURL)

Complex HTML decoding:

Dim encodedHTML = "<strong>Decoded text</strong>"
Dim decodedHTML = UnEscape(encodedHTML)

Common Issues

  • Incorrect encoding: Ensure the input string is correctly encoded before using UnEscape. Attempting to decode an unencoded string will not have any effect.
  • Double decoding: Avoid decoding the same string multiple times, as it can lead to invalid results.

Integration

UnEscape can be used in conjunction with other VB Script commands for web data processing. For example, it can be combined with HTMLEncode for encoding and decoding tasks.

Dim encodedString = HTMLEncode(originalString)
Dim decodedString = UnEscape(encodedString)
  • HTMLEncode: Encodes HTML or URL characters.
  • FormatNumber: Formats numbers according to specified regional settings.