HTML Entity List: Named & Numeric Character References
Look up HTML character entities with their names, decimal and hex numeric references, and the actual characters. Search by name, code or character, then click a button to copy that form. Everything runs in your browser and nothing is uploaded. To convert whole strings, use the HTML Escape / Unescape tool.
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Notes
- This list covers commonly used entities only. The HTML standard defines more than 2,000 named references.
- Named references are case-sensitive: Á is Á and á is á.
- How a character looks depends on the font, and characters missing from the font may not render.
- Spaces and control characters (such as ) are invisible, so the list shows a stand-in symbol. The copied text is the real character.
Glossary
Named character reference
A character written as a name between & and ;, such as "©". Easy to remember, but only available for characters that have a name.
Numeric character reference
A character written by its Unicode code point, in decimal ("©") or hex ("©"). It works for any character.
FAQ
Should I use a named or a numeric reference?
Named references like © are easier to read, while numeric ones like © or © are the safer choice and work even for characters with no name.
What is the difference between and a normal space?
is a non-breaking space: it will not wrap and is not collapsed when repeated. Ordinary spaces collapse into one and can wrap at the end of a line.
What if the entity I need is not in the list?
You can still write it as a numeric reference if you know the code point. Paste the character into the search box, or check its code point with the Unicode Inspector.
When do I need < and &?
A bare < or & in body text can be read as a tag or a reference, so write < and & instead. The HTML Escape tool converts whole strings at once.
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