# mySQL errors from certain text characters?

**URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mysql-errors-from-certain-text-characters/160713
**Category:** programming
**Created:** [August 28, 2005, 8:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mysql-errors-from-certain-text-characters/160713 "2005-08-28T20:31:45Z")
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### Author: ![dru\_nasty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/90db22/32.png) [@dru\_nasty](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dru_nasty)
#### Post date: [August 28, 2005, 8:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mysql-errors-from-certain-text-characters/160713/1 "2005-08-28T20:31:45Z")

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I just need to be pointed in the right direction on this.  
I’ve got a database set up where an author (the client) can enter text in an admin section. It then get’s inputted in the proper section of a web page.  
I didn’t build the backend, it was already there when I took over. But I looked into it and everything is properly coded.

The thing is, it seems that when certain characters are used (- /,etc…)  
Some of the text repeats itself into the other sections. But if i only enter basic text in the admin section, everything displays correctly.

What would cause this? I need help quick…  
Thanks,