Greek Small Letter Zeta
Most keyboards skip the greek small letter zeta entirely, which is why it gets copied instead of typed. This one lives at code point U+03B6 and belongs to the math group; click it above to copy, or use the table below for the HTML, CSS and JavaScript equivalents.
| Symbol | ζ | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+03B6 | |
| Name | Greek Small Letter Zeta | |
| HTML (named) | ζ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ζ | |
| HTML (hex) | ζ | |
| CSS content | \03B6 | |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u03B6 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | 0xCE 0xB6 | |
| UTF-16 units | 0x03B6 |
How to type the greek small letter zeta symbol
- Copy and paste: click the ζ at the top of this page, then paste with Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac). This is the fastest route on any device.
- HTML: write
ζor the named entityζin your markup. - CSS: use
content: "\03B6"in a::beforeor::afterrule. - JavaScript: the escape
\u03B6produces this character in a string.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the greek small letter zeta symbol?
Click the ζ 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 greek small letter zeta?
The greek small letter zeta has the Unicode code point U+03B6. In HTML you can write it as ζ or ζ, or with the named entity ζ.
Is the greek small letter zeta an emoji or a text character?
It is a plain Unicode text character, not an image or an emoji sticker. That means the ζ inherits the surrounding font, size and color wherever you paste it, and it works in places emoji often do not, such as usernames, file names and code.
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