Hey everyone, I am working on a project that requires me to format some html code in this way....

%21%21%21%3C%2Fb%3E%3C%

What is this format style called I honestly forget...I know it isn't binary, is it html? Also does anyone know of a page or download that will convert html or text to this format, thanks!

Those are URL encoding %21 is acually ! %3c = <

Its used due to the limitations that the WWW has place on the http protocol


HTML URL-encoding Reference

These are special charactures encoded in hexadecimal format used in URL strings.

Just like we use &nbsp; for a space in html, the URL hex for a space is %20

If those are showing up in your sites URL I would use .htaccess to change them to a more search engine friendly URL to help with indexing.

Originally Posted by autoecart

If those are showing up in your sites URL I would use .htaccess to change them to a more search engine friendly URL to help with indexing.

Hey first off, thank you to everyone that replied I appreciate the help. The reason I asked is not because they are showing up in my urls, but actually because I built a "MySpace Friend Train" to help promote my site. I borrowed some code, and in order to customize some of it, I need to encode an HTML myspace bulletin in hexademical on my actual train page.

If anyone is interested...or has a MySpace account and wants to "Hop On" Here is the link...

http://www.always420forum.com/forum/code.html

I hope you all can note the slight sarcasms, as I do think that the whole MySpace thing is a bit ridiculous. But the advertising power continues to amaze me. Not too many people have lost money underestimating the taste of the American public...a quote my dad always used to say to me. Lol, anyways thanks again, take care!