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HTML Symbols

HTML supports a wide range of symbols and special characters, including mathematical symbols, currency signs, and punctuation. These symbols often have corresponding HTML entities, ensuring they display correctly across all devices and browsers.

Key Topics

Common Symbols

Example: € (euro), £ (pound), ¥ (yen), and § (section).

<p>Prices: &euro;100, &pound;80, &yen;10000, &sect; 5.2</p>

Displaying Symbols

Example: Use entities or Unicode references to ensure symbols render correctly.

<p>Use &#x2665; for a heart symbol: ♥</p>

Symbols Example

This example uses a few symbols in a sentence. A full code sample is provided below.

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <title>Symbols Example</title>
</head>
<body>
    <p>I &#x2665; HTML and my balance is &euro;50.</p>
</body>
</html>

Explanation: Using HTML entities or numeric references ensures that symbols like ♥ and € display correctly, regardless of the user's font or browser.

Key Takeaways

  • HTML supports a vast range of symbols via entities or Unicode references.
  • Use numeric references (&#...;) if no named entity exists.
  • Symbols enhance content clarity, e.g., currency or math symbols.
  • Test rendering across devices to ensure correct display.
  • Keep a reference handy for commonly used symbols and entities.
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