JavaScript decodeURI() Function
JavaScript Global Functions
Example
Decode a URI after encoding it:
var uri = "my test.asp?name=ståle&car=saab";
var enc = encodeURI(uri);
var dec = decodeURI(enc);
var res = enc + "<br>" + dec;
The result of res will be:
my%20test.asp?name=st%C3%A5le&car=saab //
Encoded URI
my test.asp?name=ståle&car=saab
// Decoded URI
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Definition and Usage
The decodeURI() function is used to decode a URI.
Tip: Use the encodeURI() function to encode a URI.
Browser Support
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decodeURI() |
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Syntax
Parameter Values
Parameter |
Description |
uri |
Required. The URI to be decoded |
Technical Details
Return Value: |
A String, representing the decoded URI |
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