HTML Entities List

Entity	Code	Description

HTML Entities List 

 

An HTML Entity List refers to a collection of codes used to represent characters that aren't directly available on a standard keyboard or might cause issues within HTML. These entities are a way to ensure proper display of special characters, symbols, mathematical notations, accented letters, and more within your web pages.

There are two main types of HTML entities:

 

1. Named Entities: These entities use descriptive names to represent characters. For example, "&" refers to the ampersand symbol (&).
2. Numeric Entities: These entities use a number code preceded by either a decimal "&decimal_number;" or hexadecimal "&xhex_number;" format to represent a character. For instance, "á" (decimal) or "à" (hexadecimal) both represent the lowercase accented letter "à".

Here are some resources where you can find comprehensive HTML Entity Lists:

 

• W3Schools HTML Character Entities: https://www.w3schools.com/charsets/ref_html_ascii.asp This is a popular resource with a well-organized table listing named entities, decimal numeric entities, and hexadecimal numeric entities.
• HTML Dog HTML Character Reference: https://www.htmldog.com/guides/html/beginner/images/ This website offers a searchable list of entities, making it easier to find specific characters.

Benefits of Using HTML Entities:

• Correct Character Display: Entities ensure that special characters are displayed properly across different browsers and operating systems.
• Improved Readability: Certain symbols or accented letters can enhance the readability of your content.
• Avoiding Conflicts: Some characters might have special meanings within HTML code. Entities prevent these characters from interfering with the code itself.

Here are some examples of when you might use HTML Entities:

 

• Displaying Copyright Symbol: Use © to display the copyright symbol (©).
• Including Registered Trademark: Use ® to display the registered trademark symbol (®).
• Adding Accented Letters: Use entities like á for lowercase á or Á for uppercase Á.
• Mathematical Symbols: Entities can represent various mathematical symbols like fractions (¼, ½, ¾), infinity (∞), or pi (π).
• Foreign Language Characters: Entities allow you to include characters from other languages that might not be on your keyboard.