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# URLEncode

## Declaration

`Function URLEncode( Value : String) : String`

### Example

```pascal
procedure OnMapEvent(var Value:Variant);
begin
  Value := URLEncode('The File Name.pdf'); //returns 'The%20File%20Name.pdf'
end;
```

## Description

Returns the string encoded for use on a URL. This converts special characters into URL acceptable characters.