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How can I convert functions like the_permalink() into strings like $permalink?

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Use get_permalink() function which returns a value instead of printing it.

Example -

$permalink = get_permalink($id); //$id if using outside loop
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Thanks, that did the trick! –  Imran Aug 21 '12 at 22:40
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