Greek Oxia Letter
´ is the Greek oxia (U+1FFD), a combining diacritic used to mark accent on Greek text.
U+1FFD
Greek Oxia (´) is a Unicode character used as an accent mark in Greek. It’s often used as a combining diacritic, meaning it appears attached to the letter it modifies. This page helps you copy the symbol and use it correctly in text and code.
Greek Oxia Letter Meaning
Greek Oxia (´), Unicode U+1FFD, is a Greek diacritic mark known as the oxia. In practical text usage, it functions as an accent applied to a preceding Greek letter, typically to indicate how the letter should be stressed in contexts where such diacritics are used. Because it’s a combining mark, it’s usually placed immediately after the letter it modifies. When working in HTML, CSS, or JavaScript, it can be inserted using the provided entity/escapes. Designers and writers may need it for accurate representation of polytonic Greek in typography, manuscripts, or educational materials.
Common uses
- •Adding polytonic-style accents in Greek text for accurate typography
- •Marking accented Greek vowels/letters in educational materials
- •Using as a combining diacritic in custom text rendering or proofs
- •Typing diacritics in social posts or notes that reference Greek terms
- •Inserting the character in web pages and documents via Unicode escapes
Examples
´ Greek Oxia
- ´λογος´ (example of oxia-marked Greek text)
- ´α´ (accent applied to a letter)
- ´γειτον´ (sample accented Greek form)
- ´καιρ´ (diacritic used to show accent)
- ´τεχνη´ (accented Greek snippet)
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1FFD | |
| HTML Entity | ´ | |
| HTML Code | ´ | |
| CSS | \1FFD | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8189 | |
| Decimal | 8189 |
How to type Greek Oxia Letter (´)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8189 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1FFD then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1FFD. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1ffd, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ´ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Greek Oxia letter mean?
Greek Oxia (´), Unicode U+1FFD, is a Greek diacritic mark known as the oxia. In practical text usage, it functions as an accent applied to a preceding Greek letter, typically to indicate how the letter should be stressed in contexts where such diacritics are used. Because it’s a combining mark, it’s usually placed immediately after the letter it modifies. When working in HTML, CSS, or JavaScript, it can be inserted using the provided entity/escapes. Designers and writers may need it for accurate representation of polytonic Greek in typography, manuscripts, or educational materials.
Is ´ a standalone character or a combining diacritic?
Greek Oxia (´, U+1FFD) is used as an accent diacritic that is typically placed immediately after the Greek letter it modifies.
What is the Unicode code point for Greek Oxia?
The Unicode code point for Greek Oxia is U+1FFD.
How can I copy ´ into HTML?
You can use the provided HTML entity: ´.
How do I insert ´ in JavaScript?
Use the provided JavaScript escape: \\u{1FFD}.