HTML Entities

🌐 HTML Entities

 1. Why HTML Entities Are Needed

Some characters have special meaning in HTML, like:

• < and > → used for tags

• & → starts an entity

If you write them directly, the browser may misinterpret them.

❌ Problem

✅ Correct (Using Entity)

 2. HTML Entity Syntax

HTML entities have two formats:

▶️ Named Entity

▶️ Numeric Entity

Both end with a semicolon (;).

 3. Common Entities (Must Know ⭐)

 4. Non-Breaking Space ( )

Used to create extra spaces that won’t collapse or break lines.

✔ Useful for spacing
❌ Don’t overuse for layout (use CSS instead)

 5. Currency Symbols

Example:

 6. Mathematical Symbols

Example:

 7.  Entities for Quotes (Important for Attributes)

✔ Prevents attribute break

8. Emojis Using Entities

Example:

 9. Displaying HTML Code as Text

To show HTML code on a webpage:

Output:

✔ Very useful for tutorials

❌ Common Mistakes

❌ Forgetting semicolon (;)
❌ Using entities unnecessarily
❌ Using   for layout
❌ Writing < or & directly in text

🧠 Key Points to Remember

• Entities display reserved & special characters

• Always end entities with ;

• Use < and > for < >

• Use & for &

• Use CSS for spacing, not