HTML Symbols

Introduction to HTML Symbols

HTML symbols are special characters that are not available on a standard keyboard. These symbols include mathematical operators, currency symbols, arrows, and many other special characters used in web development and digital content creation. They are represented using character entities, which consist of an ampersand (&), a name or numeric code, and a semicolon (;).

Why Are HTML Symbols Important?

• They enable developers to display special characters that are not available on the keyboard.
• They help prevent conflicts with reserved HTML characters like < and >.
• They improve the visual and functional design of web pages.

Types of HTML Symbols

Here are some common types of symbols used in HTML:

• Mathematical Symbols: +, −, ÷, ×
• Currency Symbols: €, ¥, £, $
• Arrow Symbols: ←, →, ↑, ↓
• Punctuation Marks: ©, ®, ™, …

Commonly Used Symbols

• Non-breaking Space: Char:   | Number:   | Entity:  
• Less Than: Char: < | Number: < | Entity: <
• Greater Than: Char: > | Number: > | Entity: >
• Ampersand: Char: & | Number: & | Entity: &
• Double Quotation Mark: Char: " | Number: " | Entity: "
• Single Quotation Mark: Char: ' | Number: ' | Entity: '

Currency Symbols

• Cent: Char: ¢ | Number: ¢ | Entity: ¢
• Pound: Char: £ | Number: £ | Entity: £
• Yen: Char: ¥ | Number: ¥ | Entity: ¥
• Euro: Char: € | Number: € | Entity: €
• Dollar: Char: $ | Number: $ | Entity: $

Mathematical Symbols

• Plus: Char: + | Number: + | Entity: +
• Minus: Char: − | Number: − | Entity: −
• Multiply: Char: × | Number: × | Entity: ×
• Divide: Char: ÷ | Number: ÷ | Entity: ÷
• Equal: Char: = | Number: = | Entity: =

Arrow Symbols

• Left Arrow: Char: ← | Number: ← | Entity: ←
• Right Arrow: Char: → | Number: → | Entity: →
• Up Arrow: Char: ↑ | Number: ↑ | Entity: ↑
• Down Arrow: Char: ↓ | Number: ↓ | Entity: ↓

Punctuation and Other Symbols

• Copyright: Char: © | Number: © | Entity: ©
• Registered Trademark: Char: ® | Number: ® | Entity: ®
• Trademark: Char: ™ | Number: ™ | Entity: ™
• Ellipsis: Char: … | Number: … | Entity: …
• Section: Char: § | Number: § | Entity: §

How to Use HTML Symbols

HTML symbols can be added to your web pages using their corresponding character entities. For example, to display the "less than" symbol (<), you can use the code <.

<p>This is an example of &lt; symbol.</p>
        

Examples of Common HTML Symbols

• Non-breaking Space:  
• Less Than: <
• Greater Than: >
• Ampersand: &
• Registered Trademark: ®

How-To Guide: Adding HTML Symbols to a Web Page

Follow these steps to add HTML symbols to your web page:

1. Open your HTML file in a text editor.
2. Locate the section where you want to insert the symbol.
3. Use the corresponding character entity for the desired symbol. For example, € for the Euro symbol (€).
4. Save the file and view it in a browser to ensure the symbol displays correctly.

FAQs About HTML Symbols

• What are HTML symbols used for?

  HTML symbols are used to display special characters, such as mathematical symbols, currency signs, and reserved characters.

• How do I display a less than symbol in HTML?

  Use the code < to display the less than symbol (<) in HTML.

• Can I use numeric codes instead of named entities?

  Yes, numeric codes like < can be used instead of named entities like <.