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To type λ: Word: 03BB then Alt+X · Mac Character Viewer · HTML λ. Click the key above to copy it now.
01 All shortcuts at a glance
| Platform | Shortcut | |
|---|---|---|
| Windows (any app) | Win+. or Win+; emoji/symbol picker, or Character Map (Win+R → charmap) |
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| Mac | Control+Command+Space to open Character Viewer, search "Greek Small Letter Lambda" |
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| Word / Outlook | Type 03BB, then press Alt+X |
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| Linux (IBus) | Ctrl+Shift+U, then 03bb, then Enter |
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| HTML / CSS | λ · \03bb (CSS) |
02 Step by step, per platform
A real, followable procedure for every platform — not a thin restatement of the shortcut.
Windows
- Open Character Map: Win+R, type charmap, press Enter.
- Search or scroll for Greek Small Letter Lambda (U+03BB).
- Select it, click Copy, then paste where you need it.
Mac
- Press Control+Command+Space to open the Character Viewer.
- Type "Greek Small Letter Lambda" in the search field.
- Double-click the result to insert it.
Microsoft Word
- Type 03BB.
- Press Alt+X immediately after — it converts the hex code to λ.
03 Characters in this set
04 FAQ
What is the Unicode code point for Greek Small Letter Lambda?
Greek Small Letter Lambda is U+03BB. In HTML that's <code>λ</code> or <code>λ</code>.
Why doesn't Greek Small Letter Lambda have a classic Windows Alt code?
Alt codes only cover the legacy 256-character Windows-1252 codepage. Greek Small Letter Lambda is outside that range, so use Character Map, the Word Alt+X method, or copy it from this page instead.
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