Example
Encode a URI:
var uri = "my test.asp?name=stale&car=saab";
var res = encodeURI(uri);
The result of res will be:
my%20test.asp?name=st%C3%A5le&car=saab
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Definition and Usage
The encodeURI() function is used to encode a URI.
This function encodes special characters, except: , / ? : @ & = + $ # (Use encodeURIComponent() to encode these characters).
Tip: Use the decodeURI() function to decode an encoded URI.
Browser Support
| Function | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| encodeURI() | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Syntax
encodeURI(uri)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| uri | Required. The URI to be encoded |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | A String, representing the encoded URI |
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