HTML entities are special codes used to represent reserved characters or symbols in HTML. Since some characters have special meaning in HTML, using their literal representation may cause parsing errors or interfere with the structure of the HTML document. By using HTML entities, you can display these characters correctly.

Here are some commonly used HTML entities:

To use an HTML entity, simply replace the character with its corresponding entity code. For example, to display the less than symbol `<`, you can use `&lt;` or `&#60;`.

It's important to note that most modern browsers can handle the display of reserved characters without the need for HTML entities. However, using entities ensures cross-browser compatibility and is particularly important when writing code or displaying reserved characters in text content.

There are many more HTML entities available for different characters and symbols. If you need to display a specific character that has special meaning in HTML, you can refer to an HTML entity reference or use online resources that provide comprehensive lists of available entities.

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