Greek Small Letter Xi
ξ carries the Unicode name "Greek Small Letter Xi" at code point U+03BE. Like every character in the math set on this page, it is plain text rather than an icon, so a single click below copies something that keeps its shape in equations, formulas and technical writing.
| Symbol | ξ | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+03BE | |
| Name | Greek Small Letter Xi | |
| HTML (named) | ξ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ξ | |
| HTML (hex) | ξ | |
| CSS content | \03BE | |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u03BE | |
| UTF-8 bytes | 0xCE 0xBE | |
| UTF-16 units | 0x03BE |
How to type the greek small letter xi symbol
- Copy and paste: click the ξ 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
ξor the named entityξin your markup. - CSS: use
content: "\03BE"in a::beforeor::afterrule. - JavaScript: the escape
\u03BEproduces this character in a string.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the greek small letter xi symbol?
Click the ξ 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 xi?
The greek small letter xi has the Unicode code point U+03BE. In HTML you can write it as ξ or ξ, or with the named entity ξ.
Can I use the greek small letter xi symbol in HTML and CSS?
Yes. In HTML write ξ or the named entity ξ, and in CSS use content: "\03BE" inside a ::before or ::after rule. The code table on this page has copy buttons for both.
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