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4:07 am May 22, 2026
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phranque
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is "_-" valid to have in an url
just came across it on my clients site.
Craig_F
Msg#:359159
12:28 am on May 12, 2004
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for example http*//site.com/page_-name.html
it works when I surf to it but should I worry about this in other areas?
moltar
Msg#:359160
12:38 am on May 12, 2004
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Yes it is a valid URI / filename.
Craig_F
Msg#:359161
2:22 am on May 12, 2004
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thanks!
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