HTML Entity Lookup

An HTML entity is a special character code used in HTML documents to represent characters that are reserved, invisible, or otherwise difficult to type on a standard keyboard. HTML entity lookup tools allow developers, content writers, and web designers to quickly search and find the correct entity name, numeric code, or hex code for any character they need to display in a browser.

Common use cases include displaying angle brackets (< and >), ampersands (&), copyright symbols (©), accented letters like é, mathematical symbols, currency signs, and various punctuation marks. Without proper HTML entities, browsers may misinterpret special characters as part of HTML syntax, breaking page rendering or creating security vulnerabilities like XSS.

This tool provides a searchable, filterable reference of hundreds of HTML entities organized by category. You can search by entity name (e.g., copy), by the character itself, or by Unicode code point. Each result shows the entity name, numeric and hex references, and a live preview of the character so you can confidently use it in your projects.

1. Search — Type an entity name (e.g., copy), a character (e.g., €), or a code point (e.g., U+00A9) into the search box. Results filter instantly as you type.
2. Filter by category — Use the category dropdown to narrow results to a specific group such as Special Characters, Currency, Math & Technical, Greek Letters, or Accented Letters.
3. Browse results — The table shows the entity name, numeric reference (&#NNN;), hex reference (&#xNN;), and a live character preview.
4. Copy the entity — Click any row or copy button to copy the entity code to your clipboard for use in your HTML or XML documents.