let uri = "https://w3schools.com/my test.asp?name=ståle&car=saab";
let encoded = encodeURIComponent(uri); Try it Yourself »

Description

The encodeURIComponent() method encodes a URI component.

The encodeURIComponent() method encodes special characters including: , / ? : @ & = + $ #

Use the decodeURIComponent() function to decode an encoded URI component.

See Also:

The encodeURI() method to encode a URI

The decodeURI() method to decode a URI

Syntax

encodeURIComponent( uri )

Parameters

Parameter Description Required.
The URI to be encoded.

Return Value

Description A stringThe encoded URI.

Browser Support

encodeURIComponent() is an ECMAScript1 (JavaScript 1997) feature.

It is supported in all browsers:

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