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HTML Entity Encoder/Decoder
Encode and decode HTML entities and special characters.
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Buy me a coffeeWhat is HTML Entity Encoder/Decoder?
HTML entities are codes used to represent special characters in HTML. Characters like <, >, &, and quotes need to be encoded to display correctly in web pages. This tool encodes plain text to HTML entities and decodes entities back to text.
How to Use HTML Entity Encoder/Decoder
1. Enter text to encode or HTML entities to decode
2. Click Encode or Decode
3. Copy the result
Common Use Cases
- Displaying code snippets in HTML
- Escaping user input for security
- Converting special characters for emails
Frequently Asked Questions
Which characters are encoded?
< becomes <, > becomes >, & becomes &, " becomes ", and more.
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