Example
Decode a URI after encoding it:
var uri = "my test.asp?name=stale&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=stale&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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