HTML Character Sets

A character set defines how characters are encoded and displayed in HTML.

UTF-8 Character Set

UTF-8 is the recommended and default character encoding.

<meta charset="UTF-8">

Why UTF-8 Is Important

  • Supports all languages
  • Supports symbols and emojis
  • Prevents character display issues

Important Notes

  • Always declare charset
  • UTF-8 works for all modern websites
  • Place charset inside <head>