HTML Entity Encoder/Decoder
Convert special characters to HTML entities, or convert HTML entities back to special characters
Common HTML Entities Reference
&
&
<
<
>
>
"
"
'
'
©
©
HTML Entities Guide
Quick guide to HTML entities and their common uses in web development.
What Are HTML Entities?
HTML entities are special characters represented by codes to ensure proper display in web browsers:
- Named Entities: Easy to remember (e.g., © for ©)
- Numeric Entities: Universal format (e.g., © for ©)
- Common Uses: Special characters, symbols, and reserved characters in HTML
When to Use Entities
- Reserved Characters: <, >, &, ", '
- Special Symbols: Copyright ©, Trademark ™, Currency €
- Invisible Characters: Non-breaking space
Common Issues
- Incorrect display of special characters in HTML
- XML/HTML validation errors
- Cross-browser compatibility problems