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---
title: sanitize_filename
id: sanitize_filename
weight: 170
draft: false
author: "people"
---
## NAME
sanitize_filename
## SYNOPSIS
make a filename safe to pass as an argument
## USAGE
```
local df = require "lib/dtutils.file"
local sanitized_filename = df.sanitize_filename(filename)
```
**filename** - _string_ - a filepath and filename
## DESCRIPTION
**sanitize_filename** places quotes around the filename in an
operating system specific manner. The result is safe to pass as
an argument to the operating system.
## RETURN VALUE
**sanitized_filename** - _string_ - quoted filename