X-Bar Sample Mean Symbol (x̄)
X-Bar Sample Mean Symbol
X-bar commonly represents the arithmetic mean of a sample.
Codes for x̄
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How to Type x̄ on Windows and Word
For the most reliable Windows method, copy the symbol from this page. In Microsoft Word, type 0078 and press Alt+X. Word converts the hexadecimal Unicode value into x̄. Press Alt+X again to switch the symbol back to its code.
How to Type x̄ on Mac, Chromebook, and Linux
On a Mac, open Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space, search for “X-Bar Sample Mean Symbol”, and insert it. Chromebook users can copy the symbol or use the Unicode input method where supported. On Linux, press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 0078, and press Enter.
Examples and Correct Usage
The visible symbol can be stored as x followed by a combining macron, so copying the complete sequence is safer than typing only x.
Use the actual Unicode character rather than a visually similar keyboard substitute when the distinction matters in mathematics, science, accessibility, searching, or data processing.