How to embed spaces in the mailto: Subject line in TIBCO Spotfire Text Area web links

How to embed spaces in the mailto: Subject line in TIBCO Spotfire Text Area web links

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Article ID: KB0071601

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Description

When adding a web link in a Text Area in TIBCO Spotfire, the dialog does not seem to allow spaces in the subject portion of the URL of mailto links, which would make it easier to read. See How to Use the Text Area for more context.

 

Issue/Introduction

How to embed spaces in the mailto: Subject line in TIBCO Spotfire Text Area web links

Environment

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Resolution

To put spaces in your mailto: string you will need to encode them properly with '%20'.  The format would be for example:

mailto:name@xyz.com?subject=Can%20you%20help%20me?
 

Additional Information

Doc: How to Use the Text Area