Escape Slash

This page showcases the escape slash in PHP.

Example 1: Using Escape Slash (Correct Path)

The backslashes within this path are literally put in. Correct path using escape slash: C:\Users\Rahul\Documents\My File.txt

Explanation: Here, the backslashes within the path are escaped using `\\`. This tells PHP to interpret each backslash literally.

Example 2: Not Using Escape Slash (Incorrect Path)

Incorrect path without escape slash: C:/Users/Rahul/Documents/My File.txt

Explanation: In this example, the escape slashes are missing. PHP interprets them as directory separators, resulting in an invalid path.

Summary

The escape slash (`\`) in PHP acts as a control character. It instructs PHP to treat the following character literally, overriding its usual meaning.

Special characters that have specific meanings in PHP (quotes).

Using escape slashes appropriately ensures accurate info and avoids potential errors.