Adding Symbols and Special Characters to HTML using HTML Entities

Learn how to insert special characters and symbols into your HTML documents using HTML entities. This tutorial explains how to use both named entities and numeric character references (decimal and hexadecimal) for consistent rendering across different browsers and systems.

Adding Symbols and Special Characters to HTML

Using HTML Entities

HTML entities provide a way to insert characters that aren't readily available on your keyboard, such as mathematical symbols, Greek letters, currency symbols, and arrows. These entities use either a name or a numerical code (decimal or hexadecimal) to represent the character. This ensures consistent rendering across different systems and browsers.

Examples of HTML Entities

Here are examples using both entity names and numerical codes:

Euro Sign (€):

<p>Euro Sign: &euro;</p>
<p>Euro Sign (Decimal): €</p>
<p>Euro Sign (Hex): €</p>

All three examples will display the euro symbol (€).

Mathematical Symbols

Greek Letters

Other Symbols