HTML Special Characters
Encode and decode HTML entities with a built-in reference table. Free, fast, and runs 100% in your browser.
HTML entities represent special characters that have meaning in HTML markup. This tool both encodes characters and provides a comprehensive reference table for finding the entity code for any special symbol — from arrows to currency signs.
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HTML Entity Encoder/Decoder
Encode special characters to HTML entities or decode entities back to characters.
Feature Overview
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| 200+ entities | Reference table |
| Encode/Decode | ✓ |
| Unicode support | ✓ |
| Privacy | 100% client-side |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common entities?
& for &, < for <, > for >, " for ", and ' for '. These five cover most security-related encoding needs.
How do I display emoji in HTML?
Most emoji can be used directly in HTML5. For compatibility, use the numeric entity like 😀 for 😀.