You need to use the urlencode() function
On Wed, 29 Sep 2004 13:23:07 -0500, Craig Hoffman <choffman@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hello,
> I could use some help here. I have an entry in the MySQL, that use an
> apostrophe, for example lets call it "O'Reilly". I have added
> addslashes to my insert statement so MySQL accepts it with out
> complaining.
>
> The problem I am having is I use this information "O'Reilly" in a GET
> URL somewhere else in the site.
> For example here's my link:
> echo("<td><a
> href='user_book_results_detail.php?book=$row[book]>$row[book]</a></
> td>");
>
> When I mouse over and view the URL, PHP thinks the apostrophe (single
> quote) is the end and quits. I know I need to include a back slash or
> escape this character but I am not entirely sure how I do it?
> Suggestions?
>
> Sample URL:
> http://user_book_results_detail.php?book=O
>
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