defaults write (cannot parse parentheses)

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#1

I am trying to use defaults write to store iTunes track names in a plist. Running into issues with track names that have parentheses.

Example:

What is the proper way to escape the parentheses in this case?

#2

Hi,

it should work with quoted form of and additional single quotes


do shell script "defaults write com.company.app currentName " & quoted form of "'Test (T.E.S.T.)'"
#3

Perfect thanks.

I was also running into some tracks with names like:

Test (‘The ol’ Test’)

And those are causing problems as well. Any ideas?