LaTeX Greek Alphabet & Symbols
Complete reference for Greek mathematical notation: lowercase, uppercase, and variants (\varepsilon, \vartheta, \varphi). 1-click copy and instant editor opening.
Greek Letters in LaTeX FAQ
How do I capitalize Greek letters in LaTeX?▼
Capitalize the first letter of the command name. For example: \gamma gives γ (lowercase), while \Gamma gives Γ (uppercase). For letters that match Latin capitals (like Alpha or Beta), LaTeX standard practice is to simply type the Latin capital A or B.
What is the difference between \epsilon and \varepsilon?▼
\epsilon renders the standard straight or lunar epsilon (ϵ), whereas \varepsilon renders the curved, cursive variant (ε) commonly preferred in mathematics for set limits and tolerances.
What is the difference between \phi and \varphi?▼
\phi produces the straight phi with a vertical stroke (ϕ), while \varphi produces the curved, looping closed phi (φ) widely used for angles in spherical coordinates and quantum states.
Are Greek letters supported in text mode?▼
By default, standard LaTeX Greek letter commands require math mode ($...$ or \[ ... \]). In text mode, you can use packages like textgreek or wrap them in math mode.