Noob question about form data

irrompible · 11-09-2005, 12:32 PM

When ever I use ' or " in a form text box and display it back on the page using php it appears with a \ in front of it. Is there anyway to avoid this extra character being added?

For example: "What's Up" entered into a text box would be displayed on the page as "What\'s Up

Charter · 11-10-2005, 11:00 PM

Use htmlspecialchars(stripslashes($foo),ENT_QUOTES) when echoing form field input back onscreen. Use urlencode(stripslashes($foo)) when forming a link. Also check out this page for more tips and examples related to PHP and HTML output.

11-09-2005, 12:32 PM	#1
irrompible Green Mole Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1	Noob question about form data When ever I use ' or " in a form text box and display it back on the page using php it appears with a \ in front of it. Is there anyway to avoid this extra character being added? For example: "What's Up" entered into a text box would be displayed on the page as "What\'s Up

11-10-2005, 11:00 PM	#2
Charter Head Mole Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,539	Use htmlspecialchars(stripslashes($foo),ENT_QUOTES) when echoing form field input back onscreen. Use urlencode(stripslashes($foo)) when forming a link. Also check out this page for more tips and examples related to PHP and HTML output. __________________ Responses are offered on a voluntary if/as time is available basis, no guarantees. Double posting or bumping threads will not get your question answered any faster. No support via PM or email, responses not guaranteed. Thank you for your comprehension.

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