Type Gamma upper case Γ and Gamma lower case γ symbols in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Outlook. Both in Office for Windows and Office for Mac.
Gamma (uppercase Γ / lowercase γ) is the third letter of the Greek alphabet. It represents the “g” sound in Modern and Ancient Greek.
Gamma uppercase γ symbol is mainly used in mathematics to represent gamma function and distribution, whereas the lowercase symbol γ is used to represent a ratio of specific heat within physics.
How Gamma upper case and Gamma lower case look in different fonts.
Here’s some examples of how the Gamma upper case and Gamma lowercase symbols look in common Office fonts in Word 365.
Gamma upper and lowercase symbol codes
These are the important code numbers or values you’ll need to enter the two symbols.
Use the Alt + X shortcut in Word for Windows, for example, type 0393 then Alt + X to enter Γ.
Or enter the value into Character Code fields in Symbol dialog boxes to jump to that symbol.
Gamma uppercase symbol Γ U+ 0393
Gamma lowercase symbol γ U+ 03B3
Quick access for commonly used symbols.
If you use a symbol often, a fast way to enter it is AutoCorrect.
Once in a document you can copy it to AutoCorrect and make your own shortcut.
Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Insert | Symbols | Symbol and look for the Gamma symbol using Character Code 0393 or 03B3.
Window 10 Emoji Panel
The Windows 10 Emoji Panel has the Gamma symbol Γ. Use Win + . (period/full stop) to open the panel.
Choose the Symbols tab (the third of the top row icons), then the Language Symbols section which is marked by the capital Ω … handy that. The Gamma letters are located in the third row.
Windows Character Map
Similarly, the Windows Character Map accessory in all Windows releases. Character Map has a search feature, something missing from the Insert | Symbol in Office.
Or use one of the hex character codes to jump to the right part of the list.
MacOS and Office for Mac inserting characters
On a Mac, to enter the Male, Female or combo symbol:
- Command + Control + Spacebar shortcut to open the Character Viewer.
- Search for “Gamma“ should find the symbol you need as the first result.
Despite the name Character Viewer, the Apple system tool will also insert characters into any program, including Office for Mac.
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