HTML Named, Decimal & Hex Character Entities Reference
Lookup guide for HTML named entities, currency symbols, mathematical operators, arrows, and punctuation codes with 1-click copy.
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Convert special characters to HTML entities and decode raw entity text.
Essential HTML Reserved Characters
Must be escaped in HTML documents to avoid syntax errors.
| Syntax / Token | Name / Type | Description | Example / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
< | Less Than (<) | < or < | < |
> | Greater Than (>) | > or > | > |
& | Ampersand (&) | & or & | & |
" | Double Quote (") | " or " | " |
' | Apostrophe / Single Quote (') | ' or ' | ' |
Symbols, Copyright & Punctuation
Everyday legal, brand, and typographical symbols.
| Syntax / Token | Name / Type | Description | Example / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
© | Copyright Symbol (©) | © or © | © |
® | Registered Trademark (®) | ® or ® | ® |
™ | Trademark (™) | ™ or ™ | ™ |
| Non-Breaking Space |   or   — prevents line break between words | — |
— | Em Dash (—) | — or — | — |
– | En Dash (–) | – or – | – |
• | Bullet Point (•) | • or • | • |
… | Horizontal Ellipsis (…) | … or … | … |
Currencies & Math Symbols
Financial currency signs and mathematical symbols.
| Syntax / Token | Name / Type | Description | Example / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
€ | Euro (€) | € or € | € |
£ | Pound Sterling (£) | £ or £ | £ |
¥ | Yen / Yuan (¥) | ¥ or ¥ | ¥ |
× | Multiplication Sign (×) | × or × | × |
÷ | Division Sign (÷) | ÷ or ÷ | ÷ |
± | Plus-Minus Sign (±) | ± or ± | ± |
∞ | Infinity (∞) | ∞ or ∞ | ∞ |
→ | Right Arrow (→) | → or → | → |
← | Left Arrow (←) | ← or ← | ← |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions and developer tips regarding html character entities & special symbols reference.
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