Javascript/jQuery encoding for special characters when using val()
<p>I have a problem with special characters like &amp;, ä, etc. and their corresponding HTML encoded writing like <code>&amp;amp;</code>, <code>&amp;auml;</code> etc.</p>

<ul>
<li><p>When they are used in the value tag of input fields, the browser decodes it automatically, no problem at all.</p></li>
<li><p>When using jQuerys val() function, the browser has no chance to evaluate the content correctly</p>

<pre><code>$("button").click(function(){
    $("#test").val("&amp;amp;");
});
</code></pre></li>
</ul>

<p>Any idea?</p>
