The HTML Entities Cheat Sheet is a reference guide that lists special characters and their corresponding HTML entity codes. It is used to display special characters in HTML documents, ensuring they are rendered correctly in web browsers.
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Q: What is an HTML entity?
A: An HTML entity is a sequence of characters that represent a symbol or special character.
Q: Why do we use HTML entities?
A: We use HTML entities to display characters that have special meaning in HTML, such as <, >, and &.
Q: Can I create my own HTML entities?
A: No, HTML entities are predefined and cannot be created by users.
Q: How do I use an HTML entity in my code?
A: To use an HTML entity in your code, you need to replace the desired character with the corresponding entity code. For example, < represents the less-than symbol (<).
Q: Are HTML entities case-sensitive?
A: No, HTML entities are not case-sensitive. You can use uppercase or lowercase letters when writing an HTML entity.
Q: Are there HTML entities for all characters?
A: No, HTML entities are available for most commonly used characters, but not for all characters. If a specific character does not have an HTML entity, you can use its Unicode value instead.