`|escapejs` Filter

escapes characters used in JavaScript strings.

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Argument: None

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Escapes characters used in JavaScript strings. Use json_script instead.

Warning

Do not use this filter. It is not safe.

See Adam Johnson’s Safely Including Data for JavaScript in a Django Template for a detailed explanation of how to safely include dynamic data for JavaScript processing.

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This page last updated on August 2, 2026