How to install HTML parsing tool on Blogger

How to Install HTML Parsing Tool on Blogger (Step-by-Step Guide) 

 

Are you looking for an easy way to share code snippets on your Blogspot website without breaking your post template? Learning how to install HTML parsing tool on Blogger is an essential step for web developers, tech bloggers, and tutorial creators.

In this guide, you will learn what an HTML parser is, why you need one, and how to create a fully functional HTML converter tool directly on a dedicated Blogger page.

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What is an HTML Parsing Tool?

When you attempt to paste raw HTML, CSS, or JavaScript code directly into the Blogger post editor, the web browser attempts to execute the code instead of displaying it as plain text. This often distorts your blog layout or prevents the code from appearing correctly.

An HTML parsing tool (also known as an HTML escaper or encoder) automatically converts special characters like <, >, and & into safe HTML entities (such as < and >). This allows your visitors to read, copy, and learn from your code snippets without triggering execution errors.

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How to Install HTML Parsing Tool on Blogger

Installing an HTML parser on your Blogger site is quick and simple. Follow these step-by-step instructions to set it up on a static page:

Step 1: Create a New Page

1. Log in to your Blogger Dashboard.
2. Navigate to the Pages menu on the left sidebar.
3. Click + New Page.
4. Enter a descriptive title, such as HTML Parser Tool or Parse HTML Code.

Step 2: Switch to HTML View

1. Click the Pencil Icon in the top-left corner of the editor.
2. Select HTML View from the drop-down menu.

Step 3: Paste the HTML Parser Code

Copy the script below and paste it directly into the HTML editor field:

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<style scoped="" type="text/css">
#parser2{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
#parser2 .btn,#parser2 .btn:active{background-image:none}
#parser2 .btn{font-weight:400;padding:6px 12px;margin-bottom:5px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.42857143;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;-ms-touch-action:manipulation;touch-action:manipulation;-webkit-user-select:none;-moz-user-select:none;-ms-user-select:none;user-select:none;border:0;border-radius:4px;cursor:pointer;transition:all .3s}
#parser2 .btn:active:focus,#parser2 .btn:focus{outline:0}
#parser2 .btn:focus,#parser2 .btn:hover{color:#333;text-decoration:none;outline:0}
#parser2 .btn:active{outline:0;-webkit-box-shadow:inset 0 3px 5px rgba(0,0,0,.125);box-shadow:inset 0 3px 5px rgba(0,0,0,.125)}
#parser2 .btn-primary{color:#fff;background:#3e51b5}
#parser2 .btn-primary:focus,.button-group button:disabled{color:#fff;background:#286090}
#parser2 .btn-primary:active,#parser2 .btn-primary:hover{color:#fff;opacity:.9}
#parser2 .btn-danger{color:#fff;background:#f39c12}
#parser2 .btn-danger:focus{color:#fff;opacity:.9}
#parser2 .btn-danger:active,#parser2 .btn-danger:hover{color:#fff;opacity:.9}
#parser2 .btn-info{color:#fff;background:#5bc0de}
#parser2 .btn-info:focus{color:#fff;background:#31b0d5}
#parser2 .btn-info:active,#parser2 .btn-info:hover{color:#fff;background:#31b0d5}
#parser2 .btn-xs{font-size:12px;line-height:1.5;border-radius:3px;padding:1px 5px}
#parser2 textarea#somewhere{background:#fef1c8;border:0;height:300px;width:100%;margin:0 0 10px;box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Consolas,Monaco,'Andale Mono',monospace;color:#111;border-radius:10px;box-shadow:inset 0 -5px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);padding:20px}
#parser2 textarea#somewhere:active,#parser2 textarea#somewhere:focus{outline:0}
#parser2 .btn-sm{display:inline-block;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;border-radius:5px;padding:12px;margin:0 auto 10px auto;width:30%;box-shadow:0 3px 1.2rem -0.8rem rgba(0,0,0,0.8)}
#parser2 .btn-xs{font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;border-radius:5px;padding:12px;margin:auto;width:30%;box-shadow:0 3px 1.2rem -0.8rem rgba(0,0,0,0.8)}
.collapse{display:none}
.alert-success{color:#222;background:#fff}
.alert{border:0;padding:5px 15px;border-radius:10px;position:absolute;top:20px;right:20px;min-width:210px;color:#0984e3;font-size:13px;box-shadow:0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.16)}
button.close{padding:0;cursor:pointer;background:none;border:0;-webkit-appearance:none}
.close{float:right;font-size:1.3rem;color:#0984e3;margin:1px 0 0 0}
button.close:focus{outline:0}
.close:hover{opacity:1!important}
#btnInfo h4{margin:0;font-size:13px;line-height:2}
#button-link{display:none}
.clear{clear:both;display:block;margin-bottom:2px}
.alert br{display:none}
</style>
<div id="parser2">
<textarea id="somewhere" placeholder="Write/paste the code here then click the Parse Code button"></textarea>
<div class="alert alert-success margin-bottom-20 collapse" id="btnInfo" role="alert">
<button class="close close-copy" onclick="document.getElementById(&quot;btnInfo&quot;).style.display = &quot;none&quot;;cdClear();" type="button"><span aria-hidden="true">×</span></button> 
<h4>Code copied to clipboard</h4>
</div>
<button class="btn btn-primary btn-sm btn-parse" onclick="convert();" type="button">Parse Code</button> 
<div class="clear">
</div>
<button class="btn button-link btn-xs btn-info" data-clipboard-action="copy" data-clipboard-target="#somewhere" id="button-link" type="submit">Copy code to clipboard</button> <button class="btn btn-danger btn-xs" id="btn_clear" onclick="cdClear();">Clean</button> </div>
<script type="text/javascript">//<![CDATA[
function downloadJSAtOnload(){var d=document.createElement("script");d.src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/Arlina-Design/redvision@master/htmlparse.js",document.body.appendChild(d)}window.addEventListener?window.addEventListener("load",downloadJSAtOnload,!1):window.attachEvent?window.attachEvent("onload",downloadJSAtOnload):window.onload=downloadJSAtOnload;
//]]></script>

Step 4: Save and Publish

1. Click Publish to launch your new page.
2. Test the page by pasting sample HTML code into the tool to ensure it encodes properly.

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Conclusion

Learning how to install HTML parsing tool on Blogger helps you present programming codes, widgets, and layout scripts safely to your audience. Having an in-house parsing page also keeps readers engaged on your site longer, boosting your blog's overall performance and SEO value.

Did you find this tutorial helpful? Let us know in the comments below, and feel free to share this post with fellow Blogspot creators!