HTML Entity Encoder/Decoder
Encode and decode HTML entities
HTML to Encode
Common HTML Entities
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- Encode special characters to HTML entities
- Decode HTML entities to characters
- Handle named and numeric entities
- Prevent XSS vulnerabilities
- Support for all HTML5 entities
Frequently Asked Questions
Why encode HTML entities?
Encoding prevents browsers from interpreting special characters as HTML markup. This is crucial for security (preventing XSS) and displaying code correctly.
What's the difference between named and numeric entities?
Named entities like & are readable but limited. Numeric entities like & can represent any Unicode character.