_Added in 1.9.0_

*$mknickfn(nickname)*

Formats a nick for use as a valid filename.

_Removes certain characters from the nick._

*Parameters*

table(ktable).
|*Parameter*|*Description*|
| nickname | The nickname to format. |

*Example*

<pre>
; Format the nickname 'tes\t' to 'test'
//echo -ag $mknickfn(tes\t)
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