Epsilon symbol
Copy ε with one tap or type it with Alt + 238.
U+03B5
Epsilon symbol and related symbols
5 symbols, each with its codes and shortcuts.
| Symbol | Name | Code | HTML | Windows | Mac | LaTeX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greek small letter epsilon | U+03B5 | ε | Alt + 238 | \varepsilon | ||
| Greek lunate epsilon symbol | U+03F5 | ϵ | \epsilon | |||
| Greek capital letter epsilon | U+0395 | Ε | ||||
| Element of | U+2208 | ∈ | \in | |||
| Euro sign | U+20AC | € | Alt + 0128 | Option + Shift + 2 | \euro |
What ε means
Epsilon ε is used for a very small quantity in math and for permittivity in physics. The "element of" sign ∈ evolved from it.
Common uses: calculus, set theory and physics.
- Unicode name
- Greek Small Letter Epsilon
- Code point
- U+03B5
- Windows
- Alt + 238
- Mac
- Character Viewer
How to type ε
Copy and paste
Click the big ε at the top. It copies instantly.
Windows
Hold Alt and type 238 on the number pad, then let go of Alt. In Word, type 03B5 and press Alt + X. Outside Word, open the emoji and symbols panel with Windows key + period.
Mac
Or press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer and search for it.
iPhone and Android
Phone keyboards rarely show ε. Copy it once, then save it as a text shortcut (Settings, General, Keyboard on iPhone; Dictionary or Text shortcuts on most Android keyboards).
HTML
Use ε or ε.
LaTeX
Use \varepsilon in math mode.
Questions people ask
How do I type ε on a keyboard?
On Windows, hold Alt and type 238 on the number pad. On a Mac, open the Character Viewer with Control + Command + Space.
What is the Unicode code point for ε?
U+03B5, named GREEK SMALL LETTER EPSILON in the Unicode standard.
What does ε mean?
Epsilon ε is used for a very small quantity in math and for permittivity in physics. The "element of" sign ∈ evolved from it.
Where is ε used?
Calculus, set theory and physics.
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Updated November 13, 2026