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PHP addslashes() Function

PHP addslashes() Function

The addslashed() function in PHP is used to return a string with backslashes in front of predefined characters. This function is only used with some characters which are as follows:

  • single quote (')
  • double quote (")
  • backslash (\)
  • NULL (the NUL byte)

Syntax

addslashes(str)

Parameter

str(required)- This parameter represents the string to be escaped.

Return 

This function returns a string with backslashes added before characters that need to be escaped.

Example 1

    

Output

 Original string:Welcome to my "PHP" world
 After using the addslashes() function...
 The new string: Welcome to my \"PHP\" world   

Example 2

   

Output

 Original string 1:Hllo' World
 Hllo' World
 Original string 2:Hllo''my' world
 Hllo\'\'my\' world  

Example 3

   

Output

 original stringRahul's uncle name is Alber Dumbledore
 After the addslashes() method...
 Rahul\'s uncle name is Alber Dumbledore  

Example 4

Output

 Original string: 
 After the addslashes() method...
 New String: 

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