JavaScript decodeURI() Function
Example
Decode a URI after encoding it:
	var uri = "my test.asp?name=ståle&car=saab";
var enc = encodeURI(uri);
	var dec = decodeURI(enc);
var res = enc + "<br>" + dec;
The result of res will be:
	my%20test.asp?name=st%C3%A5le&car=saab      // 
	Encoded URI
my test.asp?name=ståle&car=saab             
	// Decoded URI
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Definition and Usage
The decodeURI() function is used to decode a URI.
Tip: Use the encodeURI() function to encode a URI.
Browser Support
| Function | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| decodeURI() | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 
Syntax
	decodeURI(uri)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description | 
|---|---|
| uri | Required. The URI to be decoded | 
Technical Details
| Return Value: | A String, representing the decoded URI | 
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 JavaScript Global Functions
 JavaScript Global Functions

