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HTML Entity Encoder and Decoder for Text
Escape angle brackets, ampersands and quotes before pasting a code example into HTML, or decode entities to read the original text.
Input and settings
LOCAL<tag> & "quoted"
Getting started
Paste text and choose encode or decode.
Before you use the result
Entity encoding alone does not make arbitrary HTML safe to render.
Try an example
Encode <tag> & quotes, then reverse it.
How it works
Reserved characters and numeric references use standard HTML syntax.
Frequently asked questions
Escape or decode HTML text entities for markup examples.
How do I use HTML Entity Encoder?
Paste text and choose encode or decode.
Does this tool upload my data?
Inputs and files are processed in your browser. Page-view analytics do not contain your tool input.
What should I check before using the result?
Entity encoding alone does not make arbitrary HTML safe to render.