How to convert text to HTML entities
Sample text you can copy and try
Tom & Jerry's "show"
This sample has angle brackets, an ampersand, a single quote and double quotes. Compare the result with your input to see what the tool changed.What are HTML entities?
Check the result before you use it
Features explained
Text to HTML entities
Converts the text you enter into HTML entities and shows the result.
Copy to clipboard
Copies the result so you can paste it straight into your HTML, template or code.
Pattern-based conversion
The tool uses regular expressions (pattern matching) to find the characters it converts.
Works in your browser
Your text is processed on the page. The tool's code has no step that sends it to a server or API.
What can you use it for?
Showing code on a web page
Encode a snippet of HTML so a page can show it as text instead of reading it as markup.
Preparing text for templates and emails
Convert text before you place it in an HTML template or an HTML email.
Special characters in content
Encode text that has symbols or quote marks before you paste it into a content editor.
Checking how a character is written
Paste a character and see its entity form for use in your own code.
Quick fixes while developing
Convert a short piece of text without writing a script or opening a code editor.
Tool information
| Processing | In your browser (client-side) |
|---|---|
| Input | Plain text typed or pasted into the input box |
| Output | Text converted to HTML entities |
| Method | Regular expression (pattern) matching |
| Output action | Copy to clipboard |
| Options | None |
Benefits
- Convert text to HTML entities without doing it by hand
- Copy the result with one click
- No settings to figure out
- Your text stays in your browser
Limitations
- The tool has no options, so you cannot choose which characters are converted.
- It works with plain text typed or pasted into the input box.
- Only copy to clipboard is listed for this tool. No download button is listed.
- Always read the result and test it in your page, because how entities display can depend on your project.
Your text stays in your browser
This tool processes your text on the page in your browser. The tool's code does not send your text to a server or API. Even so, avoid pasting passwords or other confidential text on a shared or untrusted computer.
Tips
- Start with a short piece of text so it is easy to compare the result with your input.
- Try the sample text first to see how the tool works.
- Test the copied result in your page or template before you publish it.
Frequently asked questions
What are HTML entities?
HTML entities are pieces of text, usually starting with & and ending with ;, that stand for a character. For example, & stands for the & sign.
How do I convert text to HTML entities online?
Paste your text into the input box, check the converted result, and copy it with the copy button.
Which characters does the tool convert?
Read the result and compare it with your input to see exactly what changed. The tool has no settings to change this.
Can I change how the text is converted?
No. This tool has no options. You get one result for each input.
How do I copy the result?
Use the copy button. It copies the converted text to your clipboard.
Is my text sent to a server?
No. The tool processes your text in your browser, and its code has no step that sends your text to a server or API.