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HTML Entities Encoder/Decoder

Encode and decode HTML entities with a character reference cheat sheet.

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Common Entities Cheat Sheet
Entity Reference (reverse lookup)235 of 235

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Encode and decode HTML entities with support for named, decimal, and hex references. Browse a cheat sheet of the most common character entities and copy them with one click.

>[x]Features
  • -Encode with named, decimal, or hex references
  • -Decode any mix of entity formats
  • -Reference table of 120+ entities with reverse lookup
  • -Search by name, character, or entity code
  • -Click-to-copy on every entity card
  • -Handles <, >, &, quotes, and non-ASCII characters
  • -Runs entirely in the browser
>>Use Cases
  • >Escaping user-generated content before rendering
  • >Writing HTML in blog posts and CMS content
  • >Displaying reserved characters in code samples
  • >Debugging garbled characters in rendered pages

Frequently Asked Questions

>Which entities are supported??
The encoder supports named entities, decimal numeric references (&#38;), and hex references (&#x26;). The reference table covers 120+ HTML character references with a reverse lookup: search by name, character, or entity code.
>When should I encode characters??
Encode user-generated content before inserting it into HTML to prevent broken markup and injection issues. <, >, &, ", and ' are the most important to escape.
>How does the reverse lookup work??
Type a name (e.g. "arrow"), a character ( -> ), or an entity code (&rarr;) into the search box and matching entries appear instantly: click one to copy the entity.