Character
Α
Unicode
U+0391HTML named
ΑHTML decimal
ΑLaTeX
AAlpha Symbol (α) — Copy & Paste
Grab the alpha greek symbol in one click. Pronunciation: AL-fuh.
ΑUpper
αLower
Technical reference
Unicode, HTML entities, and LaTeX — tap the icon beside any value.
Character
α
Unicode
U+03B1HTML named
αHTML decimal
αLaTeX
\alphaCommon uses in science & math
Angular acceleration & fine-structure
In physics, α often denotes angular acceleration or the fine-structure constant (~1/137).
Significance level in statistics
Researchers write α for the Type I error rate (e.g. α = 0.05) in hypothesis testing.
Cronbach’s alpha
In psychometrics and survey design, Cronbach’s α measures internal consistency reliability.
How to type Alpha
Windows
Fastest: use this page. Or hold Alt and type 224 on the numeric keypad for α (code page dependent), or use Win+. → Symbols.
macOS
Use this page, or open Character Viewer (Control+Command+Space) and search “alpha”.
Word & Google Docs
In Google Docs or Word, paste the Unicode character α directly—no special font required for basic Greek.
Prefer a full walkthrough? Read how to type Greek letters.
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Alpha FAQ
How do I get the alpha symbol?
Tap the clipboard icon next to α on this page, then paste with Ctrl+V (Windows) or ⌘V (Mac).
What is the HTML code for alpha?
Use α for lowercase α, or Α for uppercase Α.