An HTML symbol decoder is a tool or method used to interpret and display special characters, symbols, or entities in HTML documents. HTML uses predefined codes, called HTML entities, to represent symbols that are not part of the standard keyboard layout, such as mathematical operators, currency signs, or arrows. For example, ©
is the HTML entity for the copyright symbol (©).
Special characters may not render correctly if entered directly into HTML. Using an HTML symbol decoder ensures that:
Below is a table of frequently used HTML symbols and their corresponding entity codes:
Symbol | HTML Entity | Description |
---|---|---|
© | © |
Copyright Symbol |
® | ® |
Registered Trademark |
€ | € |
Euro Currency |
→ | → |
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To insert a symbol, simply use its HTML entity code within your HTML file. For example, to display a heart symbol (♥), use ♥
.
Symbols can also be represented using hexadecimal (e.g., ♥
for ♥) or decimal (e.g., ♥
) codes. This is useful when an entity name is not available.
By mastering HTML symbol decoding, you can enhance your web content with accurate and visually consistent symbols.