Quick answer
JSON Unicode Escape – causes and fixes.
JSON Unicode Escape
JSON Unicode Escape – causes and fixes. Use a JSON validator to locate the error.
Common causes
- Wrong \u format.
How to fix
- Four hex digits after \u.
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FAQ
- \u format?
- \uXXXX.
- Emoji?
- UTF-8 or surrogate.
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