HTML Entities Ref — Free Online Tool

Search HTML entities quickly.. HTML Entities Ref is a free online tool from the ToolsRift Developer Tools collection. It runs entirely in your browser — nothing to install, no signup, and your data never leaves your device.

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How to use HTML Entities Ref

Search by symbol, name or code to find any HTML entity, then copy its named form (like ©) or numeric form (©) with a preview of the rendered character.

Frequently asked questions

When do I need HTML entities?

To display reserved characters like <, > and & literally, or to insert symbols that may not exist on the keyboard, such as © or →.

Named or numeric entity — which is better?

Named entities like &copy; are readable; numeric entities like &#169; work everywhere including XML where few names are predefined.

Do I have to escape every character?

No — only reserved characters (<, >, &, and quotes in attributes) must be escaped; others are optional for compatibility.

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