Add backslashes in front of the predefined characters:
The quotemeta() function adds backslashes in front of some predefined characters in a string.
The predefined characters are:
Tip: This function can be used to escape characters with special meanings, such as ( ), [ ], and * in SQL.
Note: This function is binary-safe.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| string | Required. Specifies the string to check |
| Return Value: | Returns the string with meta characters quoted |
|---|---|
| PHP Version: | 4+ |
Add backslashes in front of many predefined characters:
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