HTML Entity Encoder
Encode special HTML characters to entities and decode entities back to plain text. Covers all named entities plus numeric codes. Paste raw HTML to escape it for safe embedding.
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How to Use This Tool
- Paste your text with special characters or HTML entities into the input field.
- Click 'Encode' to convert special characters to HTML entities.
- Click 'Decode' to convert HTML entities back to readable characters.
- Copy the result for use in your HTML, templates, or web content.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are HTML entities?
HTML entities are special codes used to display reserved characters in HTML. For example, < is <, > is >, and & is &. They prevent the browser from interpreting these characters as HTML tags.
When should I encode HTML entities?
You should encode HTML entities whenever you need to display special characters in web pages without the browser interpreting them as markup. This is essential for displaying code snippets, mathematical symbols, or text containing angle brackets.
What characters are encoded?
The tool encodes reserved HTML characters: less-than, greater-than, ampersand, double quote, and single quote. It also handles common symbols like copyright, registered trademark, euro, and pound signs.
Does encoding affect how the page looks?
No. Encoded entities render exactly the same as the original characters in the browser. The encoding only affects the source code, not the visual output.
Why do I need to encode HTML entities?
HTML entity encoding converts special characters like angle brackets and ampersands into safe equivalents to prevent them from being interpreted as HTML tags. This is essential for security and displaying code on web pages.