German Sharp S (ß)
Copy German Sharp S or use the platform-specific methods below.
ß Character Codes
| Character | ß |
|---|---|
| Unicode | U+00DF |
| HTML named entity | ß |
| HTML decimal | ß |
| HTML hexadecimal | ß |
| Windows Alt code | Alt + 0223 |
How to Type ß on Windows
Turn on Num Lock, hold Alt, type 0223 on the numeric keypad, and release Alt. In Microsoft Word, type 00DF and press Alt + X.
How to Type ß on Mac
Press and hold the related base letter until the accent menu appears, then choose the matching character. Character Viewer, opened with Control + Command + Space, is the dependable fallback.
The uppercase partner is ẞ. Use the same platform method while entering or selecting the uppercase form.
How to Type ß on Chromebook, iPhone, and Android
On Chromebook, press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 00df, and press Enter. On iPhone and Android, hold the related letter and slide to ß.
Language and Usage
ß is used in German and occasionally Luxembourgish spelling. Example: Straße, groß, Fußball. The character represents a sharp S sound and may expand to ss when the real letter is unavailable.
Use the real Unicode character rather than an image or a visually similar substitute. That keeps search, sorting, copying, screen readers, and data exchange accurate.