The ENCODEURL function in Google Sheets is designed to encode a text string, ensuring it is suitable for use in a URL query. By converting special characters into a format that can be uniformly transferred over the web, this function helps maintain the integrity of data during transmission.

Syntax

ENCODEURL(text)

• text: The text string you wish to encode for URL usage.

Example #1

ENCODEURL("hello world!")

In this case, the function converts the string ‘hello world!’ into a URL-friendly format. The result would be ‘hello%20world%21’.

Example #2

ENCODEURL("search?q=Google Sheets")

This example encodes a typical query string, transforming it into ‘search%3Fq%3DGoogle%20Sheets’.

Example #3

ENCODEURL("&name=John Doe&age=30")

Here, the function encodes multiple parameters, resulting in ‘%26name%3DJohn%20Doe%26age%3D30’.

Error handling

• ERROR: Invalid input: This occurs if the input to the function is not a string or is left blank.
• ERROR: Too many arguments: This message can appear if more than one argument is supplied, as the function only accepts a single string.

Conclusion

In summary, the ENCODEURL function is a crucial tool for anyone managing URLs in Google Sheets. By ensuring special characters are properly formatted, it facilitates seamless data transmission over the web, maintaining the integrity of your datasets in online environments.