Latin Small Letter Sharp S
ß carries the Unicode name "Latin Small Letter Sharp S" at code point U+00DF. Like every character in the fancy letters set on this page, it is plain text rather than an icon, so a single click below copies something that keeps its shape in footnotes, formulas and stylised headings.
| Symbol | ß | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+00DF | |
| Name | Latin Small Letter Sharp S | |
| HTML (decimal) | ß | |
| HTML (hex) | ß | |
| CSS content | \00DF | |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u00DF | |
| UTF-8 bytes | 0xC3 0x9F | |
| UTF-16 units | 0x00DF | |
| Windows alt code | Alt 0223 or Alt 225 |
How to type the latin small letter sharp s symbol
- Copy and paste: click the ß at the top of this page, then paste with Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac). This is the fastest route on any device.
- Windows alt code: hold Alt and type
0223on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. - HTML: write
ßin your markup. - CSS: use
content: "\00DF"in a::beforeor::afterrule. - JavaScript: the escape
\u00DFproduces this character in a string.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the latin small letter sharp s symbol?
Click the ß above or the copy button and it is placed on your clipboard. Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. It is a real text character, so it works in documents, chats and code.
What is the Unicode code point for latin small letter sharp s?
The latin small letter sharp s has the Unicode code point U+00DF. In HTML you can write it as ß or ß.
What is the alt code for the latin small letter sharp s symbol?
On Windows, hold the Alt key and type Alt 0223 or Alt 225 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. Copying the ß from this page is quicker and works on any device.
Does the latin small letter sharp s symbol work everywhere?
In almost every modern app and font, yes. If a font does not include this glyph you may see a placeholder box, but the underlying character U+00DF is still correct and will render in a font that supports it.
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