How HTML Entities Work and When to Encode HTML Characters
In HTML, certain characters are reserved by the browser engine for markup syntax (such as < and > for opening and closing tags). Displaying these characters as literal text without breaking page structure requires HTML entity encoding.
Encode and decode HTML entities safely with the Burnjet HTML Entity Encoder & Decoder.
Core HTML Entities Reference #
| Character | Meaning | Named Entity | Decimal Entity |
|---|---|---|---|
< | Less than | < | < |
> | Greater than | > | > |
& | Ampersand | & | & |
" | Double quotation mark | " | " |
' | Single quotation mark / apostrophe | ' | ' |
© | Copyright symbol | © | © |
Step-by-Step: Using the Burnjet HTML Entity Tool #
Step 1: Open the Tool #
Visit Burnjet HTML Entity Encoder.
Step 2: Choose Mode #
Select Encode (convert special characters to entities) or Decode (convert entities to raw text).
Step 3: Paste Your Code or Text #
Enter your string (e.g., Welcome & Enjoy
Step 4: Copy Result #
The encoded string (<h1>Welcome & Enjoy</h1>) is produced immediately for copy-pasting.
Related Tools #
- Base64 Encoder / Decoder: Binary string encoding.
- URL Encoder / Decoder: Percent-encoding for URLs.
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