DatabaseMail - Display Name - Caractere "\"

[luizvitorf]

I have an instance named “DESKTOP-LUIZLIMA\SQL2022" and when I copy its name (SELECT @@ServerName) into the Database Mail Display Name field, the “\” character disappears when the email is sent. I was able to simulate this behavior and I've seen it happen in clients I work with as well.

Here is an example of the email:

When adjusting by including “\” the name appears correctly in the email.

Here is the correct email:

My suggestion would be to include something in this part of Database Mail talking about this slash “\” or other characters that may have a similar “disappearing” behavior.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/relational-databases/database-mail/configure-database-mail?view=sql-server-ver17

Also validate whether it is valid to insert it into the profile and account configuration pages, which also use the Display Name.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/relational-databases/database-mail/create-a-database-mail-profile?view=sql-server-ver17

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/relational-databases/database-mail/create-a-database-mail-account?view=sql-server-ver17

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Pull Request Overview

This PR addresses a documentation issue where the backslash character "" in Database Mail Display Names disappears in sent emails. The change adds a clarification to help users understand they need to escape backslashes by using "\" instead of a single "" to ensure proper display in email headers.

• Adds documentation about backslash escaping requirement for Display Names

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[WilliamDAssafMSFT]

Thanks @luizvitorf for taking the time to submit this PR! This is a nice addition. Did some edits. Your commit will be merged and this article update is in flight. After the updated article is published, GitHub will list you as an article contributor.

Thanks again for this feedback, your suggestions help improve our documentation.

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[luizvitorf]

@WilliamDAssafMSFT, a doubt:

"GitHub will list you as an article contributor"

Where is the exact location that shows the article's contributors, would it be the one in the image below?

https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/sql-docs/commits/live/docs/relational-databases/database-mail/configure-database-mail.md

I'm happy to contribute once again!

[WilliamDAssafMSFT]

@luizvitorf correct

[luizvitorf]

Ok, thanks!