ζ
Zeta Symbol (ζ)
Copy the 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 lowercase form of Zeta, letter 6 of 24 in the Greek alphabet (pronounced ZAY-ta). Its capital counterpart is Ζ. In science and maths it is used for: Riemann zeta function, damping ratio.
Codes and properties
| Character | ζ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | GREEK SMALL LETTER ZETA |
| Code point | U+03B6 |
| Decimal | 950 |
| Unicode block | Greek and Coptic |
| HTML entity | ζ · ζ · ζ |
| CSS | \03B6 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u03B6 |
| Python | \u03B6 or \N{GREEK SMALL LETTER ZETA} |
| UTF-8 bytes | CE B6 |
| LaTeX | \zeta |
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
03B6then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
03B6; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “greek small letter zeta”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
03b6, then Space. - HTML:
ζrenders as ζ. - LaTeX:
\zetain math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ζ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 03B6 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 \zeta in math mode.