Statistics and Probability Symbols
Copy symbols used for averages, variance, standard deviation, probability, distributions, and samples.
Statistical notation varies by field, so check the surrounding convention when a symbol can represent more than one quantity.
Copy Statistics and Probability Symbols
| Symbol | Name | Unicode | HTML | Decimal HTML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greek Small Letter Mu | U+03BC | |||
| Greek Small Letter Sigma | U+03C3 | |||
| Greek Capital Sigma | U+03A3 | |||
| X With Combining Macron | U+0078 | |||
| P With Combining Circumflex | U+0070 | |||
| Tilde Operator | U+223C | |||
| Proportional To | U+221D | |||
| Divides | U+2223 | |||
| Intersection | U+2229 | |||
| Union | U+222A | |||
| Double-Struck Capital P | U+2119 | |||
| Double-Struck Capital N | U+2115 |
Reliable Ways to Type These Symbols
Copying is the most consistent method across browsers and mobile devices. In Microsoft Word, type the hexadecimal digits from the Unicode value without U+, then press Alt+X. On Linux, many applications accept Ctrl+Shift+U, followed by the hexadecimal code and Enter. macOS users can enable the Unicode Hex Input keyboard in System Settings and hold Option while entering the code.