How to Type ß (German Eszett / Sharp S)
Fastest method: Alt+0223 on Windows (with Num Lock on), or Option+S on Mac. You can also copy the symbol directly below.
Latin Small Letter Sharp S
U+00DF
Windows (Alt code)
Alt+0223
Word (anywhere)
00DF, Alt+X
Mac (Option key)
Option+S
Unicode code point
U+00DF
HTML entity
ß
FAQ
How do I type ß (eszett) on Windows?
Turn on Num Lock, hold the Alt key, then type 0223 on the numeric keypad. Release Alt and the ß symbol appears.
How do I type ß (eszett) on Mac?
Press Option+S. This shortcut works in almost every macOS app.
How do I insert ß (eszett) in Word or Google Docs?
In Word, type 00DF then immediately press Alt+X — the code turns into ß. In Google Docs, use the Mac or Windows shortcut above, or go to Insert > Special characters.
What is the HTML code for ß (eszett)?
The HTML entity is ß (or the numeric code ß) — use it directly in your source code.