PHP addslashes() Function
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PHP addslashes()
The addslashes() function is used to add backslashes before the characters that need to be escaped.
Note: The predefined characters are:
- single quotes (')
- double quote (")
- backslash (\)
- NUL (the NUL byte - \0)
Example
PHP Compiler
<?php
$str = "She is a 'good' dancer";
echo addslashes($str);
?>
Output
She is a \'good\' dancer
Syntax
addslashes(str)
Parameter Values
| Value | Type | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| str | Required | Specifies the string to be escaped. |
Return Value
| Value | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Number | Returns a string with backslashes added before characters that need to be escaped. |
More Example
Example
PHP Compiler
<?php
echo addslashes("Using ' single quote <br>");
echo addslashes('Using " double quote <br>');
echo addslashes("Using \ backslash <br>");
echo addslashes('Using \0 (NUL byte)<br>');
?>
Output
Using \' single quote
Using \" double quote
Using \\ backslash
Using \\0 (NUL byte)
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