Maybe you should try converting the '&' to '&' since entities are recognized in this context. Richard Damon From: php-objects@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:php-objects@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Atkinson, Robert Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 5:27 AM To: php-objects@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: HTML Query String Problem I'm passing control to a popup window using a string like this :- /do_something?display©_target&123abc The problem is that '©' is being translated into the copywrite symbol. Anyone know the correct syntax to pass the string in, to stop this being translated? I've tried using JavaScript escape() to translate to %26 (or something like that), but it's not being translated back again. Rob. **************************************************************************** ******* Any opinions expressed in email are those of the individual and not necessarily those of the company. This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and solely for the use of the intended recipient or entity to whom they are addressed. It may contain material protected by attorney-client privilege. If you are not the intended recipient, or a person responsible for delivering to the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use is strictly prohibited. Random House Group + 44 (0) 20 7840 8400 http://www.randomhouse.co.uk http://www.booksattransworld.co.uk http://www.kidsatrandomhouse.co.uk Generic email address - enquiries@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:enquiries%40randomhouse.co.uk> Name & Registered Office: THE RANDOM HOUSE GROUP LIMITED 20 VAUXHALL BRIDGE ROAD LONDON SW1V 2SA Random House Group Ltd is registered in the United Kingdom with company No. 00954009, VAT number 102838980 **************************************************************************** ******* [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]