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Lambda Symbol λ — Copy & Paste

Lambda (λ) is the eleventh Greek letter. In physics it represents wavelength. In computer science it is the symbol for anonymous functions (lambda expressions). It is used in AWS Lambda, Haskell, Python, and other programming contexts.

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U+03BB·Decimal 955

How to Type Lambda Symbol

Mac
No standard shortcut — copy from this page
Windows
No standard shortcut — copy from this page
📱iPhone / iOS
Not on standard keyboard — copy from this page
</>HTML Code
&lambda;

On Android, long-press common keys or use the special characters keyboard to find λ. Or just copy it from this page — it works everywhere.

Unicode Details

Unicode
U+03BB
Decimal
955
Hex
03BB
HTML
&lambda;

Where Is Lambda Symbol Used?

  • Physics (wavelength)
  • Programming (lambda functions)
  • AWS Lambda
  • Half-Life branding

Other Names for λ

lambda signwavelength symbolGreek l

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I type the lambda symbol on a Mac?

There is no built-in Mac keyboard shortcut for λ. The easiest method is to copy it from this page with the button above.

Does λ work on Instagram, Discord, and TikTok?

Yes — λ is a standard Unicode character (U+03BB) 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 λ?

The HTML entity for λ is &lambda;. You can also use the numeric reference &#955; or the hex reference &#x03BB;.

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