HTML Codec
HTML entity encode and decode
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About HTML Encoder/Decoder
Encode and decode HTML entities. HTML encoding converts special characters like <, >, &, and quotes into their HTML entity equivalents, preventing XSS attacks and ensuring correct rendering in web pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need to encode HTML?▼
HTML encoding prevents browsers from interpreting user input as HTML/JavaScript code, which is essential for preventing Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.
What characters are encoded?▼
Special HTML characters like < (<), > (>), & (&), " ("), and ' (') are converted to their entity equivalents.
Is this the same as URL encoding?▼
No, HTML encoding and URL encoding serve different purposes. HTML encoding is for displaying text safely in HTML documents, while URL encoding is for safely including data in URLs.