# \#special-characters

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## [XML Map connector removes escaping special characters](https://community.cdata.com/t/xml-map-connector-removes-escaping-special-characters/1238)

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**Author:** [@IT\_Gheys](https://community.cdata.com/u/IT_Gheys)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 12:43pm UTC](https://community.cdata.com/t/xml-map-connector-removes-escaping-special-characters/1238 "2025-11-24T12:43:41Z")

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In the input there is a value “\<N201\>Germany GmbH & Co. KG\</N201\>”. After it is mapped it is “ \<Address\>Germany GmbH & Co. KG Hahnstraße 70\</Address\>”. How can I set it up that special characters are still escaped after…