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    HTML Entities ReferenceFree Online Developer Tool

    HTML Entities Reference is a free online developer tool. Complete list of HTML entities with an encode/decode reference tool. Find character codes for symbols, arrows, currency signs, and special characters.

    Search Entities
    Char
    Name
    Decimal
    Hex
    Description
    Non-breaking space
    &
    Ampersand
    <
    Less than
    >
    Greater than
    "
    Quotation mark
    '
    Apostrophe
    –
    En dash
    —
    Em dash
    ‘
    Left single quote
    ’
    Right single quote
    “
    Left double quote
    ”
    Right double quote
    …
    Horizontal ellipsis
    •
    Bullet
    €
    Euro sign
    £
    Pound sign
    ¥
    Yen sign
    ¢
    Cent sign
    ₹
    Indian Rupee
    ₿
    Bitcoin
    ×
    Multiplication
    ÷
    Division
    ±
    Plus-minus
    ≠
    Not equal
    ≤
    Less or equal
    ≥
    Greater or equal
    ∞
    Infinity
    √
    Square root
    ∑
    Summation
    π
    Pi
    °
    Degree
    ½
    One half
    ¼
    One quarter
    ¾
    Three quarters
    ←
    Left arrow
    →
    Right arrow
    ↑
    Up arrow
    ↓
    Down arrow
    ↔
    Left-right arrow
    ⇒
    Right double arrow
    ©
    Copyright
    ®
    Registered
    ™
    Trademark
    §
    Section
    Paragraph
    ♠
    Spade
    ♣
    Club
    ♥
    Heart
    ♦
    Diamond
    ✓
    Check mark
    ✗
    Cross mark
    α
    Alpha
    β
    Beta
    γ
    Gamma
    δ
    Delta
    ε
    Epsilon
    θ
    Theta
    λ
    Lambda
    μ
    Mu
    σ
    Sigma
    ω
    Omega
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    HTML Entities Reference is part of our developer tools collection and is built to help you finish common tasks quickly without installing extra software. The workflow is intentionally simple: open the tool, add your input, adjust options if needed, and get results immediately in your browser. Whether you are working on a quick personal task or a repetitive professional workflow, this page is designed to save time and reduce friction.

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    How to useHow to use & Tips

    Steps

    1. 1Browse the entity reference table to find the character you need
    2. 2Use the search box to filter by character name or description
    3. 3Filter by category (Common, Math, Symbols, etc.) using the buttons
    4. 4Click any entity code to copy it to your clipboard
    5. 5Use the Encode/Decode tab to convert text to/from HTML entities

    Use Cases

    • -Use entities to safely display special characters like < > & in HTML content without breaking markup.
    • -Encode special characters in HTML emails to ensure they render correctly across all email clients.
    • -Use math entities (×, ÷, ±, ∞) to display mathematical notation without Unicode issues.
    • -Use Greek letters and special symbols for scientific, mathematical, or multilingual content.

    About HTML Entities Reference

    Everything you need to know about this tool and how to get the most out of it.

    What is HTML Entities Reference?

    What is HTML Entities Reference?

    HTML entities are special codes that represent characters with special meaning in HTML or characters that are difficult to type. Characters like < and > have special meaning in HTML, so you need entity codes to display them as text. Our complete HTML Entities Reference helps you find the right entity code instantly, with a built-in encoder/decoder tool.
    How HTML Entities Reference Works

    How HTML Entities Reference Works

    Browse the reference table to find the character you need, then click any entity code to copy it. The encoder/decoder tab lets you convert text to HTML entities or decode entities back to readable text. Entities can be referenced by name (&copy;), decimal (&#169;), or hexadecimal (&#xA9;) — all produce the same result.
    Why Use HTML Entities Reference?

    Why Use HTML Entities Reference?

    Using HTML entities ensures your content displays correctly across all browsers and devices. They prevent HTML parsing errors, protect against XSS vulnerabilities when displaying user input, and allow you to include special characters like math symbols, currency signs, and Greek letters without encoding issues.
    Tips

    Tips & Best Practices

    • 1Always escape <, >, &, and " when displaying user-provided content to prevent XSS attacks
    • 2Named entities like &copy; are more readable; numeric entities work for any Unicode character
    • 3Modern UTF-8 HTML5 documents can display most Unicode characters directly without entities
    • 4Use the encoder tool to quickly escape entire blocks of HTML content

    Frequently Asked Questions