Greek-Small-Letter-Phi (φ)

Codes for the "Greek-Small-Letter-Phi" Symbol

The Greek letter Phi is used to represent "The Golden Ratio." The Golden Ratio is a unique mathematical relationship. Two numbers are in the Golden Ratio when their sum divided by the large number is equal to the large number divided by the small number. The Golden Ratio is approximately equal to 1.618.

The Golden Ratio appears many times in nature, geometry, art, and architecture.

How to Insert the Lowercase 'Phi' Symbol

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Formal Name:

Greek-Small-Letter-Phi

The symbol:

φ

The Alt Code:

Alt 966

The HTML Code:

φ

HTML Entity:

φ

CSS Code:

\03C6

Hex Code:

φ

Unicode:

U+03C6

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Video Explaining How to Insert Special Symbols

This video explains 7 ways to insert a special symbol into an MS Office application (e.g., Word) or a website using HTML, CSS, or JavaScript:

How To Insert the φ Symbol

(Method 1) Copy and paste the symbol.

Click on the φ symbol from the table above. Press the "Copy" button, and then paste the symbol into your document.

(Method 2) Use the "Alt Code."

The Alt Code for φ is Alt 966. If you have a keyboard with a numeric pad, you can use this method. Simply hold down the Alt Key and type 966. When you lift the Alt Key, φ appears. ("Num Lock" must be on.)

(Method 3) Use the HTML Decimal Code (for webpages).

HTML Text	Output
φ	φ

(Method 4) Use the HTML Entity Code (for webpages).

HTML Text	Output
φ	φ

(Method 5) Use the CSS Code (for webpages).

CSS and HTML Text	Output
<style> span:after { content: "\03C6";} </style> <span>Symbol:</span>	Symbol: φ

(Method 6) Use the HTML Hex Code (for webpages and HTML canvas).

HTML Text	Output
φ	φ

On the assumption that you already have your canvas and the context set up, use the Hex code in the format 0x3C6 to place the φ symbol on your canvas. For example:

JavaScript Text
const x = "0x"+"3C6" ctx.fillText(String.fromCodePoint(x), 5, 5);
Output
φ

(Method 7) Use the Unicode (for various, e.g. Microsoft Office, JavaScript, Perl).

The Unicode for φ is U+03C6. The important part is the hexadecimal number after the U+, which is used in various formats. For example, in Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Word, PowerPoint), do the following:

Type	Output
03C6 [Hold down Alt] [Press x]	φ (Note that you can omit any leading zeros.)

In JavaScript, the syntax is \uXXXX. So, our example would be \u03C6. (Note that the format is 4 hexadecimal characters.)

JavaScript Text	Output
let str = "\u03C6" document.write("My symbol: " + str)	My symbol: φ

(Method 8) Use an Image (for various).

HTML Text	Output
<img src = "myImg.png"/>	φ