Javascript - Global escape() Function

The escape() function was deprecated in JavaScript version 1.5. Use encodeURI() or encodeURIComponent() instead.

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Description

The escape() function was deprecated in JavaScript version 1.5. Use encodeURI() or encodeURIComponent() instead.

The escape() function encodes a string.

Syntax 

escape(string)

Parameter Values

Parameter Require Description
stringRequired. The string to be encoded

Return

A String, representing the encoded string

Example

Encode a string:

Demo

console.log(escape("Need tips? this !@#$%^&*()!"));

Result