TalkPHP
 
 
Account Login
Latest Articles
» The basic usage of PHPTAL, a XML/XHTML template library for PHP
» Vulnerable methods and the areas they are commonly trusted in.
» Simple way to protect a form from bot
» The Basics On: How Session Stealing Works
» How to keep your forms from double posting data
IRC Channel
IRC Speech Bubble Join the friendly bunch on IRC...
(#TalkPHP on Freenode)

...Also available via a web interface.

See this thread for information on the TalkPHP Free Hugs Initiative™. Subject to availability.
Associates
Associates
CSS Tutorials
Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
Old 01-04-2012, 05:53 PM   #1 (permalink)
The Acquainted
 
captainmerton's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 175
Thanks: 9
captainmerton is on a distinguished road
Default Escaping Commas from a string

I am reading info from a databse for display in html. Issue i have is sometimes the info might have commas in its for example its may say something like:

Bob's New House

Or

Bob's "New" House

When i display in the html its obviously causing issues. I am wondering what the neatest way to handle this is? Assume i can just preg replace " or ' with " but is this the best way to do it for all display in html? Are there other characters ought to cater for and are there any standard php functions to handle this scenario?

Cheers,
Ewan
captainmerton is offline  
Reply With Quote
Old 01-05-2012, 07:15 AM   #2 (permalink)
The Acquainted
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: nr Stratford-Upon-Avon
Posts: 136
Thanks: 3
maeltar is on a distinguished road
Default

Have a look here..

http://php.net/manual/en/function.htmlentities.php
__________________
Thanks... Simon

Sex, Drugs & Linux Rules
Send a message via MSN to maeltar
maeltar is offline  
Reply With Quote
Old 01-05-2012, 06:56 PM   #3 (permalink)
The Acquainted
 
captainmerton's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 175
Thanks: 9
captainmerton is on a distinguished road
Default

That worked perfectly Simon. Cheers.
captainmerton is offline  
Reply With Quote
Old 01-06-2012, 06:35 AM   #4 (permalink)
The Acquainted
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: nr Stratford-Upon-Avon
Posts: 136
Thanks: 3
maeltar is on a distinguished road
Default

Anytime :D
__________________
Thanks... Simon

Sex, Drugs & Linux Rules
Send a message via MSN to maeltar
maeltar is offline  
Reply With Quote
Reply



Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Problem with template class Keshav Advanced PHP Programming 17 08-11-2011 06:52 AM
Accessing Lenght of a string in Javascript with jQuery EyeDentify Javascript, AJAX, E4X 4 09-23-2009 10:00 PM
who can tell me why? kuigg Absolute Beginners 9 12-02-2008 01:14 AM
array elements into variables and values Dave Absolute Beginners 7 06-20-2008 01:56 PM
Quicker String Verification Jay Tips & Tricks 16 12-30-2007 12:47 PM


All times are GMT. The time now is 01:01 PM.

 
     

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.8
Copyright ©2000 - 2012, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.1.0
Inactive Reminders By Icora Web Design