Escape text for an HTML snippet
Encode characters such as <, >, &, quotes, and apostrophes before placing text inside HTML examples.
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HTML Entity Encoder
Encode and decode HTML entities for safe snippets, examples, and copied markup.
Encoded entities
<section class="note">Tom & Jerry said "hello" <again>.</section>
Decoded text
<section class="note">Tom & Jerry said "hello" <again>.</section>
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About HTML entities
HTML entities represent characters that otherwise have special meaning in markup. Escaping characters such as ampersands, angle brackets, and quotes helps display snippets as text.
Common uses
- Escape code examples for HTML pages
- Decode copied entity text
- Prepare docs snippets
- Avoid accidental markup interpretation
Notes
Entity encoding is not a complete HTML sanitizer. Use a dedicated sanitizer when accepting rich HTML from users.
Examples
Decode copied entity text
Paste text such as &copy; or <strong> to read the decoded characters.
FAQ
When should I encode HTML entities?ShowHide
Encode entities when text should be displayed as text rather than interpreted as HTML markup.
Does this sanitize unsafe HTML?ShowHide
No. Entity encoding helps display text safely, but full HTML sanitization requires a dedicated sanitizer for your application context.
Does decoding run locally?ShowHide
Yes. Encoding and decoding run in your browser without uploading the pasted text.
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