HTML Entity List Online

Complete list of HTML entities with their numbers and names. Also included is a full list of ASCII characters that can be represented in HTML.

ASCII Characters
ISO 8859-1 Characters
ISO 8859-1 Symbols
Math Symbols
Greek Letters
Miscellaneous HTML entities

ASCII Characters

Only printable characters are displayed as control characters (0-31) shouldn't be present in HTML pages since they have no visual representations.

Character	Entity Name	Entity Number	Description
			Space
!		!	Exclamation mark
"		"	Quotation mark
#		#	Number sign
$		$	Dollar sign
%		%	Percent sign
&	&	&	Ampersand
'		'	Apostrophe
(		(	Opening/Left Parenthesis
)		)	Closing/Right Parenthesis
*		*	Asterisk
+		+	Plus sign
,		,	Comma
-		-	Hyphen
.		.	Period
/		/	Slash
0		0	Digit 0
1		1	Digit 1
2		2	Digit 2
3		3	Digit 3
4		4	Digit 4
5		5	Digit 5
6		6	Digit 6
7		7	Digit 7
8		8	Digit 8
9		9	Digit 9
:		:	Colon
;		;	Semicolon
<	<	<	Less-than
=		=	Equals sign
>	>	>	Greater than
?		?	Question mark
@		@	At sign
A		A	Uppercase A
B		B	Uppercase B
C		C	Uppercase C
D		D	Uppercase D
E		E	Uppercase E
F		F	Uppercase F
G		G	Uppercase G
H		H	Uppercase H
I		I	Uppercase I
J		J	Uppercase J
K		K	Uppercase K
L		L	Uppercase L
M		M	Uppercase M
N		N	Uppercase N
O		O	Uppercase O
P		P	Uppercase P
Q		Q	Uppercase Q
R		R	Uppercase R
S		S	Uppercase S
T		T	Uppercase T
U		U	Uppercase U
V		V	Uppercase V
W		W	Uppercase W
X		X	Uppercase X
Y		Y	Uppercase Y
Z		Z	Uppercase Z
[		[	Opening/Left square bracket
\		\	Backslash
]		]	Closing/Right square bracket
^		^	Caret
_		_	Underscore
`		`	Grave accent
a		a	Lowercase a
b		b	Lowercase b
c		c	Lowercase c
d		d	Lowercase d
e		e	Lowercase e
f		f	Lowercase f
g		g	Lowercase g
h		h	Lowercase h
i		i	Lowercase i
j		j	Lowercase j
k		k	Lowercase k
l		l	Lowercase l
m		m	Lowercase m
n		n	Lowercase n
o		o	Lowercase o
p		p	Lowercase p
q		q	Lowercase q
r		r	Lowercase r
s		s	Lowercase s
t		t	Lowercase t
u		u	Lowercase u
v		v	Lowercase v
w		w	Lowercase w
x		x	Lowercase x
y		y	Lowercase y
z		z	Lowercase z
{		{	Opening/Left curly brace
\|		\|	Vertical bar
}		}	Closing/Right curly brace
~		~	Tilde

ISO-8859-1 Characters

Full list of supported ISO-8859-1 characters. Notice that the names are case sensitive, hence if you want an uppercase letter, the name should also start with an uppercase letter.

Character	Entity Name	Entity Number	Description
À	À	À	Capital a with grave accent
Á	Á	Á	Capital a with acute accent
Â	Â	Â	Capital a with circumflex accent
Ã	Ã	Ã	Capital a with tilde
Ä	Ä	Ä	Capital a with umlaut
Å	Å	Å	Capital a with ring
Æ	Æ	Æ	Capital ae
Ç	Ç	Ç	Capital c with cedilla
È	È	È	Capital e with grave accent
É	É	É	Capital e with acute accent
Ê	Ê	Ê	Capital e with circumflex accent
Ë	Ë	Ë	Capital e with umlaut
Ì	Ì	Ì	Capital i with grave accent
Í	Í	Í	Capital i with accute accent
Î	Î	Î	Capital i with circumflex accent
Ï	Ï	Ï	Capital i with umlaut
Ð	Ð	Ð	Capital eth (Icelandic)
Ñ	Ñ	Ñ	Capital n with tilde
Ò	Ò	Ò	Capital o with grave accent
Ó	Ó	Ó	Capital o with accute accent
Ô	Ô	Ô	Capital o with circumflex accent
Õ	Õ	Õ	Capital o with tilde
Ö	Ö	Ö	Capital o with umlaut
Ø	Ø	Ø	Capital o with slash
Ù	Ù	Ù	Capital u with grave accent
Ú	Ú	Ú	Capital u with acute accent
Û	Û	Û	Capital u with circumflex accent
Ü	Ü	Ü	Capital u with umlaut
Ý	Ý	Ý	Capital y with acute accent
Þ	Þ	Þ	Capital thorn (Icelandic)
ß	ß	ß	Lowercase sharp s (German)
à	à	à	Lowercase a with grave accent
á	á	á	Lowercase a with acute accent
â	â	â	Lowercase a with circumflex accent
ã	ã	ã	Lowercase a with tilde
ä	ä	ä	Lowercase a with umlaut
å	å	å	Lowercase a with ring
æ	æ	æ	Lowercase ae
ç	ç	ç	Lowercase c with cedilla
è	è	è	Lowercase e with grave accent
é	é	é	Lowercase e with acute accent
ê	ê	ê	Lowercase e with circumflex accent
ë	ë	ë	Lowercase e with umlaut
ì	ì	ì	Lowercase i with grave accent
í	í	í	Lowercase i with acute accent
î	î	î	Lowercase i with circumflex accent
ï	ï	ï	Lowercase i with umlaut
ð	ð	ð	Lowercase eth (Icelandic)
ñ	ñ	ñ	Lowercase n with tilde
ò	ò	ò	Lowercase o with grave accent
ó	ó	ó	Lowercase o with acute accent
ô	ô	ô	Lowercase o with circumflex accent
õ	õ	õ	Lowercase o with tilde
ö	ö	ö	Lowercase o with umlaut
ø	ø	ø	Lowercase o with slash
ù	ù	ù	Lowercase u with grave accent
ú	ú	ú	Lowercase u with acute accent
û	û	û	Lowercase u with circumflex accent
ü	ü	ü	Lowercase u with umlaut
ý	ý	ý	Lowercase y with acute accent
þ	þ	þ	Lowercase thorn (Icelandic)
ÿ	ÿ	ÿ	Lowercase y with umlaut

ISO-8859-1 Symbols

Full list of supported ISO-8859-1 symbols in HTML.

Symbol	Entity Name	Entity Number	Description
			Non-breaking space
¡	¡	¡	Inverted exclamation mark
¢	¢	¢	Cent
£	£	£	Pound
¤	¤	¤	Currency
¥	¥	¥	Yen
¦	¦	¦	Broken vertical bar
§	§	§	Section
¨	¨	¨	Spacing diaeresis
©	©	©	Copyright
ª	ª	ª	Feminine ordinal indicator
«	«	«	Opening/Left angle quotation mark
¬	¬	¬	Negation
			Soft hyphen
®	®	®	Registered trademark
¯	¯	¯	Spacing macron
°	°	°	Degree
±	±	±	Plus or minus
²	²	²	Superscript 2
³	³	³	Superscript 3
´	´	´	Spacing acute
µ	µ	µ	Micro
¶	¶	¶	Paragraph
¸	¸	¸	Spacing cedilla
¹	¹	¹	Superscript 1
º	º	º	Masculine ordinal indicator
»	»	»	Closing/Right angle quotation mark
¼	¼	¼	Fraction 1/4
½	½	½	Fraction 1/2
¾	¾	¾	Fraction 3/4
¿	¿	¿	Inverted question mark
×	×	×	Multiplication
÷	÷	÷	Divide

Math Symbols

Full list of all supported math symbols in HTML.

Symbol	Entity Name	Entity Number	Description
∀	∀	∀	For all
∂	∂	∂	Part
∃	∃	∃	Exist
∅	∅	∅	Empty
∇	∇	∇	Nabla
∈	∈	∈	Is in
∉	∉	∉	Not in
∋	&ni;	∋	Ni
∏	∏	∏	Product
∑	∑	∑	Sum
−	−	−	Minus
∗	&lowast;	∗	Asterisk (Lowast)
√	√	√	Square root
∝	&prop;	∝	Proportional to
∞	∞	∞	Infinity
∠	&ang;	∠	Angle
∧	&and;	∧	And
∨	&or;	∨	Or
∩	∩	∩	Cap
∪	∪	∪	Cup
∫	∫	∫	Integral
∴	&there4;	∴	Therefore
∼	&sim;	∼	Similar to
≅	&cong;	≅	Congurent to
≈	≈	≈	Almost equal
≠	≠	≠	Not equal
≡	&equiv;	≡	Equivalent
≤	≤	≤	Less or equal
≥	≥	≥	Greater or equal
⊂	⊂	⊂	Subset of
⊃	⊃	⊃	Superset of
⊄	&nsub;	⊄	Not subset of
⊆	&sube;	⊆	Subset or equal
⊇	&supe;	⊇	Superset or equal
⊕	&oplus;	⊕	Circled plus
⊗	&otimes;	⊗	Circled times
⊥	&perp;	⊥	Perpendicular
⋅	⋅	⋅	Dot operator

Greek Letters

Full list of all supported greek letters in HTML.

Letter	Entity Name	Entity Number	Description
Α	Α	Α	Alpha
Β	Β	Β	Beta
Γ	Γ	Γ	Gamma
Δ	Δ	Δ	Delta
Ε	Ε	Ε	Epsilon
Ζ	Ζ	Ζ	Zeta
Η	Η	Η	Eta
Θ	Θ	Θ	Theta
Ι	Ι	Ι	Iota
Κ	Κ	Κ	Kappa
Λ	Λ	Λ	Lambda
Μ	Μ	Μ	Mu
Ν	Ν	Ν	Nu
Ξ	Ξ	Ξ	Xi
Ο	Ο	Ο	Omicron
Π	Π	Π	Pi
Ρ	Ρ	Ρ	Rho
Σ	Σ	Σ	Sigma
Τ	Τ	Τ	Tau
Υ	Υ	Υ	Upsilon
Φ	Φ	Φ	Phi
Χ	Χ	Χ	Chi
Ψ	Ψ	Ψ	Psi
Ω	Ω	Ω	Omega
α	α	α	alpha
β	β	β	beta
γ	γ	γ	gamma
δ	δ	δ	delta
ε	ε	ε	epsilon
ζ	ζ	ζ	zeta
η	η	η	eta
θ	θ	θ	theta
ι	ι	ι	iota
κ	κ	κ	kappa
λ	λ	λ	lambda
μ	μ	μ	mu
ν	ν	ν	nu
ξ	ξ	ξ	xi
ο	ο	ο	omicron
π	π	π	pi
ρ	ρ	ρ	rho
ς	&sigmaf;	ς	sigmaf
σ	σ	σ	sigma
τ	τ	τ	tau
υ	υ	υ	upsilon
φ	φ	φ	phi
χ	χ	χ	chi
ψ	ψ	ψ	psi
ω	ω	ω	omega
ϑ	&thetasym;	ϑ	Theta symbol
ϒ	&upsih;	ϒ	Upsilon symbol
ϖ	ϖ	ϖ	Pi symbol

Miscellaneous HTML entities

List of miscellaneous HTML entities.

Symbol	Entity Name	Entity Number	Description
Œ	&OElig;	Œ	Uppercase ligature OE
œ	&oelig;	œ	Lowercase ligature OE
Š	&Scaron;	Š	Uppercase S with caron
š	&scaron;	š	Lowercase S with caron
Ÿ	&Yuml;	Ÿ	Capital Y with diaeres
ƒ	&fnof;	ƒ	Lowercase with hook
ˆ	&circ;	ˆ	Circumflex accent
˜	&tilde;	˜	Tilde
	&ensp;		En space
	&emsp;		Em space
			Thin space
‌	&zwnj;	‌	Zero width non-joiner
‍	&zwj;	‍	Zero width joiner
‎	&lrm;	‎	Left-to-right mark
‏	&rlm;	‏	Right-to-left mark
–	–	–	En dash
—	—	—	Em dash
‘	‘	‘	Left single quotation mark
’	’	’	Right single quotation mark
‚	&sbquo;	‚	Single low-9 quotation mark
“	“	“	Left double quotation mark
”	”	”	Right double quotation mark
„	&bdquo;	„	Double low-9 quotation mark
†	&dagger;	†	Dagger
‡	&Dagger;	‡	Double dagger
•	•	•	Bullet
…	…	…	Horizontal ellipsis
‰	&permil;	‰	Per mille
′	′	′	Minutes (Degrees)
″	″	″	Seconds (Degrees)
‹	&lsaquo;	‹	Single left angle quotation
›	&rsaquo;	›	Single right angle quotation
‾	&oline;	‾	Overline
€	€	€	Euro
™	™	™	Trademark
←	←	←	Left arrow
↑	↑	↑	Up arrow
→	→	→	Right arrow
↓	↓	↓	Down arrow
↔	↔	↔	Left right arrow
↵	&crarr;	↵	Carriage return arrow
⌈	&lceil;	⌈	Left ceiling
⌉	&rceil;	⌉	Right ceiling
⌊	&lfloor;	⌊	Left floor
⌋	&rfloor;	⌋	Right floor
◊	&loz;	◊	Lozenge
♠	&spades;	♠	Spade
♣	&clubs;	♣	Club
♥	&hearts;	♥	Heart
♦	&diams;	♦	Diamond

HTML Entity List Online: A Comprehensive Guide to Special Characters

Are you a web developer searching for an HTML entity list online? Look no further! In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the world of special characters and provide you with all the information you need to enhance your web development skills. From understanding the significance of special characters to incorporating them into your HTML code, we've got you covered. So, grab your coding tools and get ready to embark on an exciting journey into the realm of HTML entity lists!

HTML Entity List Online: Unlocking the Power of Special Characters

Special characters play a crucial role in web development, enabling developers to add symbols, mathematical notations, and foreign characters to their HTML code. However, typing these characters directly into your code can lead to unexpected results, as some characters have special meanings in HTML. To overcome this challenge, HTML provides a solution in the form of HTML entities, which allow you to represent special characters using specific codes. To access these codes conveniently, an HTML entity list online proves to be an invaluable resource.

Why You Need an HTML Entity List Online

Using an HTML entity list online simplifies the process of incorporating special characters into your web design. Let's explore some compelling reasons why every web developer should have this resource at their fingertips.

1. Accessibility and Compatibility

When creating websites, accessibility and compatibility are key factors to consider. By utilizing HTML entities, you ensure that all users, regardless of their device or browser, can view the special characters correctly. HTML entities are universally recognized and supported by all browsers, making your website accessible to a wider audience.

2. Proper Rendering and Validation

Including special characters directly in your HTML code can cause rendering and validation issues. Certain characters, like the less-than sign (<) or ampersand (&), have special meanings in HTML and must be represented using their corresponding HTML entities. By referencing an HTML entity list online, you can ensure proper rendering and validation of your code, avoiding any unexpected errors.

3. Language Support

In a globalized world, websites cater to users from various linguistic backgrounds. To display foreign characters, accent marks, or diacritical symbols correctly, you need to rely on HTML entities. An HTML entity list online provides an extensive collection of entities, allowing you to incorporate language-specific characters seamlessly.

4. Visual Appeal and Aesthetic Enhancement

Special characters can significantly enhance the visual appeal of your website. Whether you're looking to add arrows, symbols, or currency signs, HTML entities offer a wide range of options. An HTML entity list online helps you explore the plethora of special characters available, empowering you to create visually captivating web designs.

5. SEO and Accessibility Compliance

In the realm of search engine optimization (SEO) and web accessibility, proper usage of special characters is crucial. Including HTML entities ensures that search engines can understand and index your content accurately. Moreover, using entities helps maintain compliance with accessibility standards, enabling screen readers and assistive technologies to interpret the content correctly.

How to Use an HTML Entity List Online

Now that we understand the importance of an HTML entity list online, let's explore how to effectively utilize this invaluable resource to enhance your web development projects.

1. Selecting a Reliable HTML Entity List

When searching for an HTML entity list online, it is essential to choose a reliable and up-to-date resource. Look for a comprehensive list that provides a wide range of special characters, along with their corresponding HTML entity codes. Additionally, make sure the website or tool you use is user-friendly and easy to navigate. This will ensure a smooth and efficient workflow as you incorporate special characters into your HTML code.

2. Searching and Browsing the Entity List

Once you have found a trustworthy HTML entity list online, it's time to dive into the vast array of special characters it offers. Most entity lists provide a search bar or a categorized menu to help you find specific characters quickly. You can search for characters by name, code, or category. Browsing through the different categories can also be a great way to discover new and interesting characters that you can incorporate into your web designs.

3. Understanding Entity Codes

HTML entity codes consist of an ampersand (&) followed by a code or name and then a semicolon (;). For example, the entity code for the copyright symbol (©) is "©". It is crucial to use the correct entity code to represent the desired special character. By referencing the HTML entity list online, you can easily find the appropriate code for each character you want to include.

4. Copying and Pasting Entity Codes

Once you have identified the entity code for a specific character, simply copy it from the HTML entity list online and paste it into your HTML code. This ensures that the special character will be displayed correctly in all browsers and devices. Remember to place the entity code within the appropriate HTML tags, depending on where you want the character to appear.

5. Testing and Verifying Special Characters

After incorporating special characters into your HTML code using entity codes, it is crucial to test and verify their appearance on different devices and browsers. Open your web page on various platforms and ensure that the characters are rendered correctly. If any issues arise, revisit the HTML entity list online and verify that you have used the correct entity code for the desired character.

HTML Entity List Online: FAQs

Here are some frequently asked questions about HTML entity lists and their answers:

1. What is an HTML entity?

An HTML entity is a specific code that represents a special character or symbol in HTML. It is used to ensure proper rendering and compatibility across different browsers and devices.

2. How do I find the entity code for a specific character?

You can find the entity code for a specific character by referring to an HTML entity list online. Search for the character by name, code, or category, and the entity list will provide you with the corresponding code.

3. Can I use special characters directly in my HTML code without entity codes?

While it is possible to use some special characters directly in HTML code, certain characters have special meanings and must be represented using their corresponding entity codes. It is recommended to use entity codes to ensure proper rendering and validation of your code.

4. Are HTML entities case-sensitive?

No, HTML entities are not case-sensitive. You can use uppercase or lowercase letters when typing entity codes in your HTML code.

5. Can I create custom entity codes?

No, HTML entity codes are standardized and predefined. You cannot create custom entity codes. However, you can use CSS styling to modify the appearance of special characters in your web design.

6. Is there a limit to the number of special characters I can use in my HTML code?

There is no specific limit to the number of special characters you can use in your HTML code. However, it is important to maintain a balance between visual appeal and usability. Avoid excessive use of special characters, as it can clutter your design and affect the overall user experience.