Psi Symbol codes and values
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Unicode | U+03C8 |
| HTML (decimal) | ψ |
| HTML (hex) | ψ |
| HTML entity | ψ |
| CSS | \03C8 |
| JavaScript | \u03C8 |
The official Unicode name is "Greek Small Letter Psi".
How to type the psi symbol
Windows
- In Microsoft Word, type
03C8and press Alt + X to turn the code into ψ. - 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 psi".
- Or add the "Unicode Hex Input" keyboard in System Settings, hold Option and type
03C8.
Linux
- In GTK apps press Ctrl + Shift + U, type
03c8and press Enter.
Web pages
Write ψ or ψ in HTML, or paste the character directly into a UTF-8 page.
Encoding details
| Encoding | Value |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+03C8 (decimal 968) |
| UTF-8 bytes | CF 88 |
| URL encoded | %CF%88 |
| Category | Ll |
What the psi symbol means
Psi is a Greek letter widely recognized as the symbol for psychology and psychiatry. In quantum mechanics, it represents the wave function that describes the state of a physical system.
Using the psi symbol well
Insert psi via Unicode U+03C8 when writing scientific or psychological texts. Choose a font where the vertical stroke and arms are clearly defined for optimal readability.
Characters next to it in Unicode
| Character | Code | Name |
|---|---|---|
| υ | U+03C5 | Greek Small Letter Upsilon |
| φ | U+03C6 | Greek Small Letter Phi |
| χ | U+03C7 | Greek Small Letter Chi |
| ω | U+03C9 | Greek Small Letter Omega |
| ϊ | U+03CA | Greek Small Letter Iota With Dialytika |
| ϋ | U+03CB | Greek Small Letter Upsilon With Dialytika |
FAQ
What is the Unicode for the psi symbol?
The psi symbol ψ is U+03C8 (Greek Small Letter Psi).
How do I type ψ on a keyboard?
There is no classic Alt code for it. On Windows type 03C8 in Word and press Alt + X, on Mac use the Character Viewer, and on Linux press Ctrl + Shift + U then 03c8.
What is the HTML code for ψ?
Use ψ or the named entity ψ. The hexadecimal form is ψ.
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