HTML Entity Lookup
Search HTML character entities by name, code, or symbol.
About this tool
Search HTML character entities by name, code, or symbol. Turn opaque strings from network traces, devtools, or SEO audits into structured output you can act on.
Type an entity name, numeric code, or the symbol itself. Browse matching HTML character references. Example — Non-breaking space: try `nbsp` and expect something like ` → U+00A0 (non-breaking space)`.
Catalog coverage focuses on common named entities — obscure SGML relics may be absent. See also: HTML Entity Encoder/Decoder, and MIME Type Lookup. Runs in your browser — nothing you paste gets uploaded.
How to use
- Type an entity name, numeric code, or the symbol itself.
- Browse matching HTML character references.
- Copy the &name; or &#code; form you need for markup.
- Prefer real UTF-8 characters in modern HTML unless you must escape.
Example
Non-breaking space
Input
nbsp
Output
→ U+00A0 (non-breaking space)
Limitations
- Catalog coverage focuses on common named entities — obscure SGML relics may be absent.
- Does not bulk-encode an entire HTML document (use HTML Entities encode for that).
- Emoji and rare scripts may only appear via numeric references.
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2Frequently asked questions
What does the HTML Entity Lookup do?
Search HTML character entities by name, code, or symbol. Runs in your browser — no install, no account.
How do I use the HTML Entity Lookup?
Type an entity name, numeric code, or the symbol itself. Browse matching HTML character references. Copy the &name; or &#code; form you need for markup. Prefer real UTF-8 characters in modern HTML unless you must escape.
Is the HTML Entity Lookup free?
Yes. No signup, no usage limits, no paywall.
Does the HTML Entity Lookup upload my data?
No. Processing happens locally in JavaScript. Your input is not uploaded, stored, or logged.
What are the limitations of the HTML Entity Lookup?
Catalog coverage focuses on common named entities — obscure SGML relics may be absent. Does not bulk-encode an entire HTML document (use HTML Entities encode for that). Emoji and rare scripts may only appear via numeric references.