Ζ
Capital Zeta Symbol (Ζ)
Copy the Capital Zeta symbol Ζ to your clipboard, and see its Unicode code point, HTML entity, LaTeX command and how to type it on any device.
What does Ζ mean?
Ζ is the capital form of Zeta, letter 6 of 24 in the Greek alphabet (pronounced ZAY-ta). Its lowercase counterpart is ζ. In science and maths it is used for: Riemann zeta function, damping ratio. Capital Zeta looks the same as the Latin capital Z, so LaTeX has no separate command for it — write Z (or \mathrm{Z}) in math mode.
Codes and properties
| Character | Ζ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | GREEK CAPITAL LETTER ZETA |
| Code point | U+0396 |
| Decimal | 918 |
| Unicode block | Greek and Coptic |
| HTML entity | Ζ · Ζ · Ζ |
| CSS | \0396 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u0396 |
| Python | \u0396 or \N{GREEK CAPITAL LETTER ZETA} |
| UTF-8 bytes | CE 96 |
| LaTeX | Z |
How to type Ζ
- Copy & paste: press the Copy button above, then paste Ζ anywhere — Word, Google Docs, email, chat or code.
- Windows (Word, WordPad, Outlook): type
0396then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
0396; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “greek capital letter zeta”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
0396, then Space. - HTML:
Ζrenders as Ζ. - LaTeX:
Zin math mode.
Frequently asked questions
How do I type Ζ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 0396 and press Alt+X. In any app press Win+. to open the symbol panel, or copy Ζ from this page.
What is the HTML code for Ζ?
Use Ζ or Ζ (hex) or Ζ (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for Ζ?
Use Z in math mode.