Strange PHP Behavior

Discussion in 'PHP' started by NateJ, Apr 14, 2009.

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    For some unknown reason, when ever i enter a word that has a ' in it such as "Can't" it will display as "Can\'t"

    Now, my question is, How do i stop this from happening because it's becoming rather irratating now.

    Any help will be appreciated.

    Thanks.
     
    NateJ, Apr 14, 2009 IP
  2. emed

    emed Peon

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    #2
    i think your server have magic quotes enabled

    http://www.php.net/magic_quotes
    you can disable magic quotes or you can use stripslashes
    <?php
if(get_magic_quotes_gpc()){
$_GET['variable'] = stripslashes($_GET['variable']);
$_POST['variable2'] = stripslashes($_POST['variable2']);
}
?>
    PHP:
     
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  3. mehdi

    mehdi Peon

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    #3
    lets say, $var is the variable. try this code
    
$newvar = stripslashes($var);
    PHP:
    This will remove slashes from the string.

    Thanks, hope it helps.
     
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  4. NateJ

    NateJ Active Member

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    It still displays as "Can't".

    This is part of the script:

     
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  5. NateJ

    NateJ Active Member

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    It turns out that my server, did infact, have Magic Quotes enabled, i've now disabled it and the problem seems to be resolved.

    Thanks for your speedy responses.
     
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  6. mehdi

    mehdi Peon

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    Thats cool, good to hear that everything is fine now.
     
    mehdi, Apr 15, 2009 IP