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Lambda symbol λ

Greek small letter lamda, U+03BB. Click to copy it, or see how to type it on Windows, Mac, Word and Google Docs below.

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Paste it with Ctrl + V, or Command + V on a Mac.

Every code for λ

Unicode nameGreek small letter lamda
Code pointU+03BB
Windows Alt codeNone
Mac keysNone
HTMLλ
HTML numberλ λ
CSS\3BB
JavaScript\u{3BB}
Python\u03bb
UTF-8 bytesCE BB
Use Emoji code:lambda:

How to type λ

On every device, in the apps people ask about most.

WhereHow
Chrome, any websiteWith Use Emoji, type:lambda: in any text box and it turns into λ.
WindowsIt has no Alt code. Copy it from this page, or press Windows +. (period) and look in the emoji panel’s Symbols tab.
MacPress Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer and search for "lambda".
Word on WindowsType 03BB, then press Alt + X: Word turns the code into λ.
Google DocsInsert, then Special characters, and search for "lambda".
iPhone and AndroidCopy it from this page and paste it. Some keyboards also offer it when you hold a related key.
HTMLWrite λ in the page source.

Questions

About the lambda symbol

Short answers to the questions people ask most.

What is the HTML code for λ?
λ or λ. Both show λ in any browser. In CSS content, write "\3BB".
What is the Unicode for λ?
λ is U+03BB, named GREEK SMALL LETTER LAMDA in the Unicode standard.

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