Alpha Symbol α — Copy & Paste
Alpha (α) is the first letter of the Greek alphabet. In science it represents angular acceleration, fine-structure constant, and alpha particles in physics. In gaming and tech culture, 'alpha' means the leader or the first version of something.
How to Type Alpha Symbol
No standard shortcut — copy from this pageNo standard shortcut — copy from this pageNot on standard keyboard — copy from this pageαOn Android, long-press common keys or use the special characters keyboard to find α. Or just copy it from this page — it works everywhere.
Unicode Details
U+03B194503B1αWhere Is Alpha Symbol Used?
- ✦Physics
- ✦Statistics (significance level)
- ✦Gaming
- ✦Software versioning
Other Names for α
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I type the alpha symbol on a Mac?▼
There is no built-in Mac keyboard shortcut for α. The easiest method is to copy it from this page with the button above.
Does α work on Instagram, Discord, and TikTok?▼
Yes — α is a standard Unicode character (U+03B1) that renders on every platform and device. Copy it from this page and paste it into any text field on Instagram, Discord, TikTok, Twitter/X, WhatsApp, or elsewhere.
What is the HTML code for α?▼
The HTML entity for α is α. You can also use the numeric reference α or the hex reference α.