Complete Guide to HTML Entity Encoding
What is HTML Entity Encoding?
HTML entity encoding converts special characters like <, >, &, " into their HTML entity codes (<, >, &, "). This prevents these characters from being interpreted as HTML code and ensures proper display on web pages.
How to Use
Step 1: Enter the text you want to encode or decode. Step 2: Select the encoding type (HTML, Special, Numeric, Hex, URL, Base64). Step 3: Click 'Encode' or 'Decode' to process. Step 4: Copy the result.
Supported Encoding Types
• HTML: Basic HTML entities (<, >, &, ") • Special: Extended special characters • Numeric: Decimal code ({) • Hex: Hexadecimal code ({) • URL: URL-encoded characters (%20) • Base64: Base64 encoding
Common Use Cases
• Display user-generated content safely • Embed code snippets in HTML • Display JSON in web pages • Show special characters correctly • Prevent XSS attacks • Format text for XML/HTML • Prepare text for URLs
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q. What's the difference between encoding types?
- A. HTML encodes basic tags, Numeric uses decimal codes, Hex uses hexadecimal, URL encodes for web addresses, and Base64 converts entire text to safe characters.
- Q. When should I use this?
- A. Use when displaying user-generated content, embedding code in HTML, or ensuring special characters display correctly in web pages.