JavaScript escape() Function
Example
Encode a string:
document.write(escape("Need tips? Visit W3Schools!"));
The output of the code above will be:
Need%20tips%3F%20Visit%20W3Schools%21
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Definition and Usage
The escape() function was deprecated in JavaScript version 1.5. Use encodeURI() or encodeURIComponent() instead.
The escape() function encodes a string.
This function makes a string portable, so it can be transmitted across any network to any computer that supports ASCII characters.
This function encodes special characters, with the exception of: * @ - _ + . /
Browser Support
| Function | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| escape() | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Syntax
escape(string)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| string | Required. The string to be encoded |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | A String, representing the encoded string |
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