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Sharp s symbol ß

Latin small letter sharp s, U+00DF. Click to copy it, or see how to type it on Windows, Mac, Word and Google Docs below.

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Every code for ß

Unicode nameLatin small letter sharp s
Code pointU+00DF
Windows Alt codeAlt + 0223
Mac keysβŒ₯ + S
HTMLß
HTML numberß ß
CSS\DF
JavaScript\u{DF}
Python\u00df
UTF-8 bytesC3 9F
Use Emoji code:szlig:

How to type ß

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

WhereHow
Chrome, any websiteWith Use Emoji, type:szlig: in any text box and it turns into ß.
WindowsHold Alt and type 0223 on the numeric keypad, then let go of Alt. Num Lock must be on.
MacPress βŒ₯ + S.
Word on WindowsType 00DF, then press Alt + X: Word turns the code into ß.
Google DocsInsert, then Special characters, and search for "sharp s".
iPhone and AndroidCopy it from this page and paste it. Some keyboards also offer it when you hold a related key.
HTMLWrite ß in the page source.

Questions

About the sharp s symbol

Short answers to the questions people ask most.

How do I type the sharp s symbol on Windows?
Hold Alt and type 0223 on the numeric keypad, then let go: ß appears. Laptops without a keypad can copy it from this page, or use Windows +. (period) and the Symbols tab.
How do I type the sharp s symbol on a Mac?
Press βŒ₯ + S. Or open the Character Viewer with Control + Command + Space and search for "sharp s".
What is the HTML code for ß?
ß or ß. Both show ß in any browser. In CSS content, write "\DF".
What is the Unicode for ß?
ß is U+00DF, named LATIN SMALL LETTER SHARP S in the Unicode standard.

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