How to convert HTML char to UNICODE char

Question

I need to convert HTML char eq. “ to UNICODE char. I've tried to use function HtmlUtilities.ConvertToText(string) but unfortunately this function removes whatever exists between < and > . I need a sort of function that works as good as WebView Control , ie HTML markups should be parsed or even removed while the others could be shown in a textblock. It should be used as converter for the textblock.

For example: nicks should be shown from the website bash.org

Answer 1

You're probably looking for WebUtility.HtmlDecode() . That should decode the values from the HTML entity ( “ ) to a character.

Note that it's WebUtility since I think you're trying to accomplish this on a desktop application. If not, use HttpUtility instead.