esc_textarea WordPress Filter Hook
The esc_textarea() function is a WordPress hook that allows for proper escaping of textarea elements. It is important to use this function when outputting textarea elements to the screen, as it will help to prevent XSS (cross-site scripting) attacks.
apply_filters( 'esc_textarea', string $safe_text , string $text ) #
Filters a string cleaned and escaped for output in a textarea element.
Parameters
- $safe_text
(string)The text after it has been escaped.
- $text
(string)The text prior to being escaped.
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Changelog
| Version | Description |
|---|---|
| 3.1.0 | Introduced. |