String.format to output correct syntax in Razor

Question

String.Format("args.{0} = '{1}'", dynaform.RequiredModelName, dynaform.RequiredModel)

Expected result:

args.myVariable = 'someOtherStuff'

Actual result:

args.myVariable = &#39;someOtherStuff&#39;

Second attempt:

Html.Raw(String.Format("args.{0} = '{1}'", dynaform.RequiredModelName, dynaform.RequiredModel))

Result:

Object reference not set to an instance of an object.

How can I tell String.Format to output ' as ' and not as '? This is really frustrating and, since now, I had to avoid String.Format when dealing with ' or "

String.Format is not raping the text like that, Html.Raw is. — Grant Thomas
– Grant Thomas, Commented Jul 24, 2013 at 10:40
The first attempt doesn't use Html.Raw at all, yet it is raping my text. — Saturnix
– Saturnix, Commented Jul 24, 2013 at 10:41
Okay, jumping on Html.Raw was naive of me, but I still guarantee it's not String.Format per se. — Grant Thomas
– Grant Thomas, Commented Jul 24, 2013 at 11:23
I agree, I also don't think String.Format is the cause. Perhaps I should have pointed out that the call to string.format is wrapped inside <text> tags to force the output? — Saturnix
– Saturnix, Commented Jul 24, 2013 at 12:14

Saturnix · Accepted Answer · 2013-07-24 11:05:51Z

5

Use MvcHtmlString.Create()

From the specs: Creates an HTML-encoded string using the specified text value.

In the posted code:

MvcHtmlString.Create(String.Format("args.{0} = '{1}'", dynaform.RequiredModelName, dynaform.RequiredModel))

edited Jul 24, 2013 at 11:05

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