How to use HTML Entity Encoder and Decoder
Use the controls shown for HTML Entity Encoder and Decoder to provide the required input, run the tool, then review the result before using or exporting it.
What the tool does
Encode reserved characters as HTML entities or decode HTML entities back into readable text.
Supported inputs
The code, text or structured data requested by the editor, using redacted sample data instead of live secrets.
Actual output
Encoded HTML entities or decoded readable text, with input and output size information.
Privacy and processing
Processing runs locally unless the tool clearly requests a public network resource.
Limitations
Parsing, formatting and generated output follow the browser-side rules implemented by this tool and may differ from another language, runtime or standard version. Validate important output in the target environment and do not use live secrets as test data.
Common mistakes
Check syntax, encoding and the selected processing mode, and use fabricated or redacted data instead of production secrets.
Frequently asked questions
What can I use HTML Entity Encoder and Decoder for?
Encode reserved characters as HTML entities or decode HTML entities back into readable text.
What input does HTML Entity Encoder and Decoder accept?
The code, text or structured data requested by the editor, using redacted sample data instead of live secrets.
What should I check after using HTML Entity Encoder and Decoder?
Parsing, formatting and generated output follow the browser-side rules implemented by this tool and may differ from another language, runtime or standard version. Validate important output in the target environment and do not use live secrets as test data.
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