What is an HTML entity?

An HTML entity is a piece of text that begins with an ampersand (&) and ends with a semicolon (;), representing reserved HTML characters.

Why encode HTML entities?

Encoding prevents browsers from interpreting raw characters like ` ` as actual HTML tags, protecting against Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).

What is the entity for the ampersand character?

The ampersand (&) is encoded as `&` in HTML to prevent syntax errors.

Can I decode numeric HTML entities?

Yes. Our decoder supports both named entities (like `<`) and numeric entities (like `<`).

Is this tool secure for code blocks?

Yes, all processing happens locally on your device. Your code is never transmitted to any external server.

What does encoding do to spaces?

Standard spaces remain spaces, but non-breaking spaces are encoded as ` ` depending on your formatting choices.

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) is a vulnerability where malicious scripts are injected into trusted websites, often prevented by HTML entity encoding.

How does the tool handle quotes?

It encodes double quotes as `"` and single quotes as `'` (or `'`), preventing quote breakages in HTML attributes.

What are named vs numeric entities?

Named entities use readable names (e.g., `©`), while numeric entities refer to the character's Unicode code point (e.g., `©`).

Does this support emoji encoding?

Yes, emojis and unicode symbols are successfully converted into their decimal or hexadecimal HTML entity representations.

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HTML Entity Converter

Convert special characters to safe HTML entities, or decode entities back to readable text. Essential for web development and security.

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Common HTML Entities

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<<

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''

©©

®®

™™

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