Latin Small Letter Sharp S
The latin small letter sharp s (ß) sits at code point U+00DF in Unicode. It belongs to the fancy letters family and pastes as plain text, so it keeps working across documents, messages and web pages. Below you can copy it in one click and grab the exact HTML, CSS and JavaScript codes you need to reproduce it anywhere.
How to type the latin small letter sharp s symbol
- Copy and paste: click the ß at the top of this page, then paste with Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac). This is the fastest route on any device.
- Windows alt code: hold Alt and type
0223on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. - HTML: write
ßin your markup. - CSS: use
content: "\00DF"in a::beforeor::afterrule. - JavaScript: the escape
\u00DFproduces this character in a string.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the latin small letter sharp s symbol?
Click the ß above or the copy button and it is placed on your clipboard. Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. It is a real text character, so it works in documents, chats and code.
What is the Unicode code point for latin small letter sharp s?
The latin small letter sharp s has the Unicode code point U+00DF. In HTML you can write it as ß or ß.
What is the alt code for the latin small letter sharp s symbol?
On Windows, hold the Alt key and type Alt 0223 or Alt 225 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. Copying the ß from this page is quicker and works on any device.
Does the latin small letter sharp s symbol work everywhere?
In almost every modern app and font, yes. If a font does not include this glyph you may see a placeholder box, but the underlying character U+00DF is still correct and will render in a font that supports it.
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