Omega Symbol codes and values
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Unicode | U+03C9 |
| HTML (decimal) | ω |
| HTML (hex) | ω |
| HTML entity | ω |
| CSS | \03C9 |
| JavaScript | \u03C9 |
The official Unicode name is "Greek Small Letter Omega".
How to type the omega symbol
Windows
- In Microsoft Word, type
03C9and press Alt + X to turn the code into ω. - Or press Win + . to open the emoji and symbol panel and search for it.
Mac
- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer and search for "greek small letter omega".
- Or add the "Unicode Hex Input" keyboard in System Settings, hold Option and type
03C9.
Linux
- In GTK apps press Ctrl + Shift + U, type
03c9and press Enter.
Web pages
Write ω or ω in HTML, or paste the character directly into a UTF-8 page.
Encoding details
| Encoding | Value |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+03C9 (decimal 969) |
| UTF-8 bytes | CF 89 |
| URL encoded | %CF%89 |
| Category | Ll |
What the omega symbol means
As the final letter of the Greek alphabet, omega often signifies an ending or ultimate limit. In physics, it commonly represents angular velocity or electrical resistance measured in ohms when capitalized.
Using the omega symbol well
Insert the lowercase character via Unicode U+03C9 or HTML entity ω. Distinguish it clearly from the Latin letter w in monospaced coding fonts to prevent reading errors during peer reviews.
Characters next to it in Unicode
| Character | Code | Name |
|---|---|---|
| φ | U+03C6 | Greek Small Letter Phi |
| χ | U+03C7 | Greek Small Letter Chi |
| ψ | U+03C8 | Greek Small Letter Psi |
| ϊ | U+03CA | Greek Small Letter Iota With Dialytika |
| ϋ | U+03CB | Greek Small Letter Upsilon With Dialytika |
| ό | U+03CC | Greek Small Letter Omicron With Tonos |
FAQ
What is the Unicode for the omega symbol?
The omega symbol ω is U+03C9 (Greek Small Letter Omega).
How do I type ω on a keyboard?
There is no classic Alt code for it. On Windows type 03C9 in Word and press Alt + X, on Mac use the Character Viewer, and on Linux press Ctrl + Shift + U then 03c9.
What is the HTML code for ω?
Use ω or the named entity ω. The hexadecimal form is ω.
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