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HTML Symbols | Special Characters in HTML

HTML Symbols are special characters that are not available on a standard keyboard but can be used in HTML to display various icons, symbols, and characters. These symbols are represented using **HTML entities**, which ensure they render correctly in browsers.

How to Use HTML Symbols:

HTML symbols are typically written using an ampersand (`&`) followed by the entity name or number and ending with a semicolon (`;`).

Example of Common HTML Symbols

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
    <head>
        <title>HTML Symbols Example</title>
    </head>
    <body>
        <p>Heart symbol: &hearts;</p>
        <p>Trademark symbol: &trade;</p>
        <p>Euro currency: &euro;</p>
        <p>Infinity symbol: &infin;</p>
        <p>Arrow symbol: &rarr;</p>
    </body>
</html>

Output

Heart symbol: ♥

Trademark symbol: ™

Euro currency: €

Infinity symbol: ∞

Arrow symbol: →

Commonly Used HTML Symbols:

&hearts;: ♥ (Heart symbol)
&spades;: ♠ (Spade symbol)
€: € (Euro currency)
£: £ (Pound currency)
¥: ¥ (Yen currency)
∞: ∞ (Infinity)
©: © (Copyright symbol)
™: ™ (Trademark symbol)
→: → (Right arrow)
←: ← (Left arrow)

Example of Using Symbols in Text

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
    <head>
        <title>HTML Symbols in Text</title>
    </head>
    <body>
        <p>I &hearts; HTML!</p>
        <p>Currency symbols: &euro;, &pound;, &yen;</p>
        <p>Directions: &larr; Back | Next &rarr;</p>
    </body>
</html>

Output

I ♥ HTML!

Currency symbols: €, £, ¥

Directions: ← Back | Next →

Best Practices for Using HTML Symbols:

Use symbols to enhance readability or convey specific meanings.
Ensure correct use of entity codes to avoid rendering issues.
Test the display of symbols across different browsers and devices.

HTML symbols are a useful way to include special characters and icons in web content. Learning how to use them effectively can make your webpages more expressive and user-friendly.