How to pass an URL with whitespace in Python 3 urllib.request.urlopen() function?

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This is the simple program I am trying to run which shows error. If I pass URL without whitespace, then the program runs properly.

Error: 404 Bad Request.

If instead of "Hey You", I pass "Hey%20You". The program runs correctly.

It would be better if you don't paste images but instead include the code. Check the formatting FAQ if you want to know how to format code. — Thom Wiggers, Feb 27 '17 at 14:40

score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Feb 27 '17 at 14:41

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You can pass the string to urllib.parse.quote to handle the escaping of special characters such as the space.

answered Feb 27 '17 at 14:41

Thom Wiggers

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