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CONTENT_LENGTH

Retrieves the length in bytes of the requested content item as supplied by the client.

This variable is specific to the current gateway program request.

Important: This setting is obsolete for version 7.0 and later. The Web server filter no longer sends this information.

Type and Usage

• "Environment Variables"

• "Web Server"

• "Content Items"

Output

Returns the content length in bytes.

Example

As information output on a page or to a log:

CONTENT_LENGTH=0

As part of an Idoc Script statement or evaluation:

<$if CONTENT_LENGTH$>
<!--statement-->