Copy it, then paste with Ctrl + V (Cmd + V on Mac).
Quick answer
| Method | How |
|---|---|
| Copy and paste | Use the copy button above |
| Windows | Alt + 224 |
| Mac | Ctrl + Cmd + Space (Character Viewer) |
| Microsoft Word | Type 03B1, then press Alt + X |
| Chromebook and Linux | Ctrl + Shift + U, type 03B1, press Enter |
| HTML | α or α |
| CSS | \03B1 |
| JavaScript | \u03B1 |
| Unicode | U+03B1 (Greek Small Letter Alpha) |
How to type the Greek Alpha on Windows
Hold Alt and type 224 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt.
No numeric keypad? On a laptop, use Win + . or open Character Map (search for charmap in Start).
In Microsoft Word, type 03B1 and then press Alt + X to turn the code into α.
How to type the Greek Alpha on a Mac
Press Ctrl + Cmd + Space to open the Character Viewer, search for the name and double-click it.
On a Chromebook or Linux
Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 03b1, then press Enter or Space.
On iPhone and Android
Switch to the symbols keyboard (123 then #+= on iPhone, ?123 then =\< on Android). If it is not there, copy it from this page.
In Google Docs
Go to Insert > Special characters and search for "greek alpha".
About this character
The lowercase Greek letter alpha, widely used in math, science and engineering.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Alt code for α?
On Windows, hold Alt and type 224 on the numeric keypad.
How do I type α on a Mac?
Open the Character Viewer with Ctrl + Cmd + Space and search for it.
What is the HTML code for α?
Use α or α in HTML.