Need to use a special character like a copyright symbol © or an em dash — in your HTML? This reference tool helps you find the correct HTML entity code. Using entities is the safest way to ensure special characters render correctly across all browsers. You can search by the symbol itself or its name to quickly find the named (`©`) and decimal (`©`) codes. This is a quick lookup table for web developers and content writers.
©️HTML Character Reference
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an HTML entity?
An HTML entity is a piece of text (a string) that begins with an ampersand (&) and ends with a semicolon (;). They are used to display reserved characters (which would otherwise be interpreted as HTML code), or characters that are not easily typed on a standard keyboard.
Should I use the named or decimal code?
For common characters, named codes like `©` are more readable and are perfectly fine. For less common characters, the decimal code is a reliable alternative. Both will render the same result in the browser.
