PHP FILTER_SANITIZE_MAGIC_QUOTES Filter

The FILTER_SANITIZE_MAGIC_QUOTES filter performs the addslashes() function to a string.This filter sets backslashes in front of predefined characters.

The predefined characters are : -

  • single quote (')
  • double quote (")
  • backslash (\)
  • NULL

    • FILTER_SANITIZE_MAGIC_QUOTES info : -

  • Name: "magic_quotes"
  • ID-number: 521

    • Example -

    The output of the code will be : -

    string(14) "Peter\'s here!"