escaping quotes from strings using javascript?

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For instance say I have the string:

var name = 'Mc'Obrian'

I want to be able to escape the the first quote and the last quote only, not the quote used within the name, how can I achieve this in javascript? thanks

What string do you really have? The whole "`var name = 'Mc'Obrian'`"? — Bergi, Nov 08 '12 at 16:39
I have a feeling you'd benefit from reading [The Great Escapism (Or: What You Need To Know To Work With Text Within Text)](http://kunststube.net/escapism/). — deceze, Nov 08 '12 at 16:40

score 1 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 12:04

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The following will properly escape the single quote given your current code:

var name = 'Mc\'Obrian'

I would encourage you to read the following tutorial about strings. If you are interested in performance considerations, read this question.

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answered Nov 08 '12 at 16:39

Jason McCreary

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thanks for your answer, but i need function to do it, i don't have control over the strings that im getting from a stream :) – unknown Nov 08 '12 at 16:40
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You should update you question to reflect your full requirements. – Jason McCreary Nov 08 '12 at 16:42

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Nov 08 '12 at 16:39

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use \ to escape the single quote like so:

var name = 'Mc\'Obrian'

answered Nov 08 '12 at 16:39

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score 1 · Answer 3 · answered Nov 08 '12 at 16:39

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var name = 'Mc\'Obrian'

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var name = "Mc'Obrian"

answered Nov 08 '12 at 16:39

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