This is an upcoming feature. HTML Encode is planned for general availability in version 10.1.Automation Workshop includes the HTML Encode Action that converts reserved HTML characters into safe entity references. Characters such as &, <, >, quotation marks, and single quotation marks can be represented without being interpreted as HTML markup.
Input can be entered directly or supplied dynamically through Variable Wizard. Choose a minimal or extended encoding scope, then configure the entity format, handling of existing entities, and optional result storage to match the destination requirements.
Features & highlights
- Reserved character encoding—Convert characters with special meaning in HTML into safe entity references.
- Minimal or extended scope—Encode only HTML-sensitive characters or include all non-ASCII characters for ASCII-compatible output.
- Multiple entity formats—Produce named, decimal numeric, or hexadecimal numeric character references.
- Existing entity handling—Preserve valid entities to prevent double encoding or deliberately re-encode them as literal text.
- Dynamic workflow input—Process text from variables, files, Triggers, previous Actions, web responses, and other Variable Wizard sources.
- Reusable encoded output—Access the result through Variable Wizard or store it in an existing variable for later workflow steps.
Usage examples
- Encode user-provided values so reserved characters are displayed as text rather than interpreted as markup.
- Prepare dynamic text for safe insertion into HTML content, templates, reports, or email bodies.
- Convert Unicode text to an ASCII-compatible representation using extended encoding.
- Preserve existing valid entities while encoding newly introduced reserved characters.
- Re-encode entity markup when its literal representation must be displayed or transferred.
- Format output with named, decimal, or hexadecimal entities according to the requirements of a website, API, or legacy system.
Documentation
- Encoding · Provide text or HTML input and choose a minimal or extended encoding scope.
- Options · Select the entity format, control how existing entities are handled, and optionally store the encoded result.
Interconnect
- HTML Encode integration—with Variables (manipulate data dynamically within a workflow) and Events (recorded entries that detail system activity).
- Streamline your automation processes by visually connecting your workflow using Variable Wizard—a powerful tool to access all 1,000+ variables—system, network, Triggers, Actions, globals, web, and much more…
Quick access
To streamline your workflow creation, you can locate the HTML Encode Action throughout Automation Workshop's search tools—including the knowledge base, menu, and Add Action feature—using quick shortcuts like ยซHEยป or ยซXEยป.
More encoding…
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- HTML Decode · Overview · Variables
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- URL Encode · Overview · Variables
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Questions?
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