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diff --git a/guides/source/i18n.md b/guides/source/i18n.md index 1023598aa4..0761d5b39c 100644 --- a/guides/source/i18n.md +++ b/guides/source/i18n.md @@ -676,6 +676,22 @@ en: <div><%= t('title.html') %></div> ``` +Interpolation escapes as needed though. For example, given: + +```yaml +en: + welcome_html: "<b>Welcome %{username}!</b>" +``` + +you can safely pass the username as set by the user: + +```erb +<%# This is safe, it is going to be escaped if needed. %> +<%= t('welcome_html', username: @current_user.username %> +``` + +Safe strings on the other hand are interpolated verbatim. + NOTE: Automatic conversion to HTML safe translate text is only available from the `translate` view helper method.  |