Core Function
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like_escape( mixed $text ) Formerly used to escape strings before searching the DB. It was poorly documented and never worked as described.
Parameters 1 required
| Name / Type | Description |
|---|---|
| $text string | The text to be escaped. Required |
Return Value
(string)
text, safe for inclusion in LIKE query.
Function Information
Since Version
2.5.0
Source File
wp-includes/deprecated.php
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