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HTML Escape / Unescape Documentation

Escape HTML special characters into entities or unescape entities back into raw HTML text.

Use HTML Escape / Unescape
What does it do?

Escape HTML special characters into entities or unescape entities back into raw HTML text.

How does it work?

SiteIndex converts reserved characters such as <, >, &, and quotes into their HTML entity equivalents, or reverses the process to decode entities back into readable text, entirely in your browser.

When to use it
  • Safely embed user-generated text inside HTML without breaking markup.
  • Decode HTML entities copied from a web page or API response.
  • Prepare text snippets for safe inclusion in templates or emails.
Inputs and outputs
Input
Text, files, or values entered in the browser, depending on the tool.
Output
A result shown in the browser that can be reviewed or copied where supported.
Limitations
  • Results depend on the input, browser, network, and external service involved.
  • This tool is informational and does not replace specialist diagnostics.
Privacy and data handling

Inputs for this browser-side tool are processed locally and are not sent to SiteIndex. Normal page analytics may still be collected as described in the Privacy Policy. Read the Privacy Policy.

How to use it

  1. Open the tool and enter the requested input.
  2. Run the check or conversion.
  3. Review the result and act on it within the limitations above.

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