Upsilon Symbol codes and values
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Unicode | U+03C5 |
| HTML (decimal) | υ |
| HTML (hex) | υ |
| HTML entity | υ |
| CSS | \03C5 |
| JavaScript | \u03C5 |
The official Unicode name is "Greek Small Letter Upsilon".
How to type the upsilon symbol
Windows
- In Microsoft Word, type
03C5and press Alt + X to turn the code into υ. - 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 upsilon".
- Or add the "Unicode Hex Input" keyboard in System Settings, hold Option and type
03C5.
Linux
- In GTK apps press Ctrl + Shift + U, type
03c5and press Enter.
Web pages
Write υ or υ in HTML, or paste the character directly into a UTF-8 page.
Encoding details
| Encoding | Value |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+03C5 (decimal 965) |
| UTF-8 bytes | CF 85 |
| URL encoded | %CF%85 |
| Category | Ll |
What the upsilon symbol means
The lowercase Greek letter upsilon represents a vowel sound in the Greek alphabet. It is commonly used in mathematics, physics, and linguistics to denote variables or specific phonetic values.
Using the upsilon symbol well
When typing this character, ensure your document encoding supports Greek letters, such as UTF-8. Select a font that includes full Greek coverage so the glyph renders correctly for all readers.
Characters next to it in Unicode
| Character | Code | Name |
|---|---|---|
| ς | U+03C2 | Greek Small Letter Final Sigma |
| σ | U+03C3 | Greek Small Letter Sigma |
| τ | U+03C4 | Greek Small Letter Tau |
| φ | U+03C6 | Greek Small Letter Phi |
| χ | U+03C7 | Greek Small Letter Chi |
| ψ | U+03C8 | Greek Small Letter Psi |
FAQ
What is the Unicode for the upsilon symbol?
The upsilon symbol υ is U+03C5 (Greek Small Letter Upsilon).
How do I type υ on a keyboard?
There is no classic Alt code for it. On Windows type 03C5 in Word and press Alt + X, on Mac use the Character Viewer, and on Linux press Ctrl + Shift + U then 03c5.
What is the HTML code for υ?
Use υ or the named entity υ. The hexadecimal form is υ.
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