U+03BB
Greek Small Letter Lambda
Greek small letter lambda is Unicode code point U+03BB, written λ. Copy it with the button below and paste it anywhere text goes; the code table further down covers HTML, CSS, JavaScript and, where one exists, a Windows alt code.
| Symbol | λ | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+03BB | |
| Name | Greek Small Letter Lambda | |
| HTML (decimal) | λ | |
| HTML (hex) | λ | |
| CSS content | \03BB | |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u03BB | |
| UTF-8 bytes | 0xCE 0xBB | |
| UTF-16 units | 0x03BB |
How to type the greek small letter lambda symbol
- Copy and paste: click the λ 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
λin your markup. - CSS: use
content: "\03BB"in a::beforeor::afterrule. - JavaScript: the escape
\u03BBproduces this character in a string.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the greek small letter lambda symbol?
Click the λ 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 lambda?
The greek small letter lambda has the Unicode code point U+03BB. In HTML you can write it as λ or λ.
Can I use the greek small letter lambda symbol in HTML and CSS?
Yes. In HTML write λ, and in CSS use content: "\03BB" inside a ::before or ::after rule. The code table on this page has copy buttons for both.
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