HTML Symbols
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HTML Symbols
HTML symbols allow you to display special characters that are not available on a standard keyboard.
These symbols are added using HTML entities, which can be written as a name or a numeric code.
HTML Symbol Entities
Symbols can be inserted using either an entity name or an entity number (decimal or hexadecimal).
<p>I will display €</p> <p>I will display €</p> <p>I will display €</p>
All examples above display the same symbol: €
Common HTML Symbol Entities
Some frequently used symbol entities include:
| Symbol | Entity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| © | © | Copyright |
| ® | ® | Registered trademark |
| € | € | Euro sign |
| ™ | ™ | Trademark |
| ← → ↑ ↓ | ← → | Arrow symbols |
Mathematical Symbols in HTML
HTML supports many mathematical symbols using entities.
| Symbol | Entity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ∀ | ∀ | For all |
| ∃ | ∃ | There exists |
| ∑ | ∑ | Summation |
| ∏ | ∏ | Product |
| ∞ | ∞ | Infinity |
Greek Letters in HTML
Greek letters are commonly used in mathematics and science and are supported in HTML.
| Letter | Entity | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Α | Α | Alpha |
| Β | Β | Beta |
| Γ | Γ | Gamma |
| Δ | Δ | Delta |
Why Use HTML Symbols?
HTML symbols ensure that special characters display correctly across all browsers and devices.
They are especially useful for mathematical formulas, currency signs, arrows, technical symbols, and typography.
HTML Symbol Tags
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Entity Name | Readable and easy to remember (e.g. €) |
| Entity Number | Numeric representation (e.g. €) |
Euro Symbol