Title: Html entity decode issue
Last modified: May 6, 2024

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# Html entity decode issue

 *  Resolved [lunacer](https://wordpress.org/support/users/lunacer/)
 * (@lunacer)
 * [2 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/html-entity-decode-issue/)
 * Hello, I’m having an issue with “&nbsp”.
   It shows as a letter “갇” in Korean 
   like [this](https://postimg.cc/CByHKxNt).(My site use Korean and English)I’ve
   checked the wp-config.php file already, and it sets [correctly](https://postimg.cc/3y0F7vgm).
   define(‘DB_CHARSET’, ‘utf8’)
 * Could you advise?
 * Thanks,
 * The page I need help with: _[[log in](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fwordpress.org%2Fsupport%2Ftopic%2Fhtml-entity-decode-issue%2F%3Foutput_format%3Dmd&locale=en_US)
   to see the link]_

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 *  [Shahin](https://wordpress.org/support/users/skalanter/)
 * (@skalanter)
 * [2 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/html-entity-decode-issue/#post-17737293)
 * Hello [@lunacer](https://wordpress.org/support/users/lunacer/),
 * Thank you for reaching out,
 * Three things can affect it:
 * 1. Check the translation of those texts.
    Open the translation files and ensure
   that the `&nbsp` is not in the translation files. Or use these plugins to solve
   it by changing the text: [https://wordpress.org/plugins/say-what/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/say-what/)
   [https://wordpress.org/plugins/string-locator/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/string-locator/)
   This is for when you have translation purposes.
 * 2. It can be a plugin conflict:
    Deactivate all plugins temporarily. If the problem
   disappears, it indicates a conflict with a specific plugin. Reactivate plugins
   one by one to identify the culprit.
 * 3. Update the `.htaccess` file configuration:
    In some cases, specific rules 
   in your .htaccess file might interfere with character encoding. You can check
   for any rules related to AddDefaultCharset or mod_headers. If you’re unsure about
   modifying .htaccess, it’s best to consult your host provider. `AddDefaultCharset
   utf-8`
 * Please recheck your issue and keep us posted.
 * I hope it helps.
    Best Regards
 *  Thread Starter [lunacer](https://wordpress.org/support/users/lunacer/)
 * (@lunacer)
 * [2 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/html-entity-decode-issue/#post-17740638)
 * Thank you so much for your help.
   I solved the issue with the plugin “Say What?”
   by adding two conditions that replace “&nbsp” and “갇” with \00a0.Thanks again,
   have a good day.
 *  [Shahin](https://wordpress.org/support/users/skalanter/)
 * (@skalanter)
 * [2 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/html-entity-decode-issue/#post-17746018)
 * You’re welcome.
    I’m glad we could help.
 * Have a wonderful day.

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 * Last reply from: [Shahin](https://wordpress.org/support/users/skalanter/)
 * Last activity: [2 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/html-entity-decode-issue/#post-17746018)
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