Ξ
Capital Xi Symbol (Ξ)
Copy the Capital Xi symbol Ξ to your clipboard, and see its Unicode code point, HTML entity, LaTeX command and how to type it on any device.
What does Ξ mean?
Ξ is the capital form of Xi, letter 14 of 24 in the Greek alphabet (pronounced KSY / ZY). Its lowercase counterpart is ξ. In science and maths it is used for: Random variable, damping coefficient.
Codes and properties
| Character | Ξ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | GREEK CAPITAL LETTER XI |
| Code point | U+039E |
| Decimal | 926 |
| Unicode block | Greek and Coptic |
| HTML entity | Ξ · Ξ · Ξ |
| CSS | \039E |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u039E |
| Python | \u039E or \N{GREEK CAPITAL LETTER XI} |
| UTF-8 bytes | CE 9E |
| LaTeX | \Xi |
How to type Ξ
- Copy & paste: press the Copy button above, then paste Ξ anywhere — Word, Google Docs, email, chat or code.
- Windows (Word, WordPad, Outlook): type
039Ethen press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
039E; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “greek capital letter xi”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
039e, then Space. - HTML:
Ξrenders as Ξ. - LaTeX:
\Xiin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type Ξ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 039E and press Alt+X. In any app press Win+. to open the symbol panel, or copy Ξ from this page.
What is the HTML code for Ξ?
Use Ξ or Ξ (hex) or Ξ (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for Ξ?
Use \Xi in math mode.