Zeta Symbol codes and values
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Unicode | U+03B6 |
| HTML (decimal) | ζ |
| HTML (hex) | ζ |
| HTML entity | ζ |
| CSS | \03B6 |
| JavaScript | \u03B6 |
The official Unicode name is "Greek Small Letter Zeta".
How to type the zeta symbol
Windows
- In Microsoft Word, type
03B6and press Alt + X to turn the code into ζ. - 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 zeta".
- Or add the "Unicode Hex Input" keyboard in System Settings, hold Option and type
03B6.
Linux
- In GTK apps press Ctrl + Shift + U, type
03b6and press Enter.
Web pages
Write ζ or ζ in HTML, or paste the character directly into a UTF-8 page.
Encoding details
| Encoding | Value |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+03B6 (decimal 950) |
| UTF-8 bytes | CE B6 |
| URL encoded | %CE%B6 |
| Category | Ll |
What the zeta symbol means
Zeta is a Greek letter applied in mathematics, particularly in the famous Riemann zeta function related to prime numbers. It also appears in physics and engineering to denote damping ratios.
Using the zeta symbol well
Use Unicode U+03B6 to insert zeta into your text. Verify that your document encoding is set to UTF 8 so the character displays correctly across different systems.
Characters next to it in Unicode
| Character | Code | Name |
|---|---|---|
| γ | U+03B3 | Greek Small Letter Gamma |
| δ | U+03B4 | Greek Small Letter Delta |
| ε | U+03B5 | Greek Small Letter Epsilon |
| η | U+03B7 | Greek Small Letter Eta |
| θ | U+03B8 | Greek Small Letter Theta |
| ι | U+03B9 | Greek Small Letter Iota |
FAQ
What is the Unicode for the zeta symbol?
The zeta symbol ζ is U+03B6 (Greek Small Letter Zeta).
How do I type ζ on a keyboard?
There is no classic Alt code for it. On Windows type 03B6 in Word and press Alt + X, on Mac use the Character Viewer, and on Linux press Ctrl + Shift + U then 03b6.
What is the HTML code for ζ?
Use ζ or the named entity ζ. The hexadecimal form is ζ.
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