validate help

[speedy33417]

I have a little problem validating a user entry

Here's the code:

[code]if (preg_match('![a-z0-9\-_]+!',$albumName)) {
  //passed
  $message = "passed";
} else {
  // failed
  $message = "did not pass";   
}
[/code]

The code should only accept a-z0-9 dash and underscore.

For some reason it only checks the first letter and user entry such as a@#$ slip through. What am I doing wrong?

[448191]

Include the beginning and end of the line or string:

[code]/^[A-z0-9\-_]+$/[/code]