Xi Symbol codes and values
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Unicode | U+03BE |
| HTML (decimal) | ξ |
| HTML (hex) | ξ |
| HTML entity | ξ |
| CSS | \03BE |
| JavaScript | \u03BE |
The official Unicode name is "Greek Small Letter Xi".
How to type the xi symbol
Windows
- In Microsoft Word, type
03BEand press Alt + X to turn the code into ξ. - 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 xi".
- Or add the "Unicode Hex Input" keyboard in System Settings, hold Option and type
03BE.
Linux
- In GTK apps press Ctrl + Shift + U, type
03beand press Enter.
Web pages
Write ξ or ξ in HTML, or paste the character directly into a UTF-8 page.
Encoding details
| Encoding | Value |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+03BE (decimal 958) |
| UTF-8 bytes | CE BE |
| URL encoded | %CE%BE |
| Category | Ll |
What the xi symbol means
Xi is the fourteenth letter of the Greek alphabet, functioning as a consonant in the Greek language. In scientific contexts, its lowercase form frequently acts as a variable in statistics and physics.
Using the xi symbol well
Input the lowercase xi character using Unicode U+03BE. Double check that your rendering engine does not confuse it with other Greek letters, especially when displaying complex mathematical formulas.
Characters next to it in Unicode
| Character | Code | Name |
|---|---|---|
| λ | U+03BB | Greek Small Letter Lamda |
| μ | U+03BC | Greek Small Letter Mu |
| ν | U+03BD | Greek Small Letter Nu |
| ο | U+03BF | Greek Small Letter Omicron |
| π | U+03C0 | Greek Small Letter Pi |
| ρ | U+03C1 | Greek Small Letter Rho |
FAQ
What is the Unicode for the xi symbol?
The xi symbol ξ is U+03BE (Greek Small Letter Xi).
How do I type ξ on a keyboard?
There is no classic Alt code for it. On Windows type 03BE in Word and press Alt + X, on Mac use the Character Viewer, and on Linux press Ctrl + Shift + U then 03be.
What is the HTML code for ξ?
Use ξ or the named entity ξ. The hexadecimal form is ξ.
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