Greek Small Letter Omicron With Varia Letter
Greek small letter omicron with varia (ὸ) is a Greek letter form used with a specific diacritic.
U+1F78
The symbol ὸ is a Greek character used in text that requires a particular combination of the omicron letter and a varia diacritic. It can be useful for scholars’ fonts, typography, and accurate copying of Greek material. You can copy it directly or use the provided Unicode/escape references.
Greek Small Letter Omicron With Varia Letter Meaning
Greek small letter omicron with varia (ὸ) is the omicron character paired with the varia diacritic. In Greek typography, diacritics help indicate pronunciation or accentuation, depending on the orthographic system being used. You’ll most often encounter this exact precomposed character when copying existing Greek text, preserving typesetting, or working with documents that include polytonic Greek. For everyday typing, many platforms may not let you easily enter it, so copying the exact character is the safest way to maintain fidelity.
Common uses
- •Copying polytonic Greek text from documents, websites, or manuscripts
- •Typography and layout work where exact Unicode characters matter
- •Writing academic or linguistic notes that require precise accent marks
- •UI text and labels that must match an existing Greek source exactly
- •Creating searchable text snippets where the diacritic must be preserved
Examples
ὸ Greek Small Letter Omicron with Varia
- ὸἄκουσον ὸ λόγος
- ὸΣτο κείμενο: ὸ
- ὸΠρόσεχε το ὸ στην ανάγνωση
- ὸΟ τύπος ὸ εμφανίζεται εδώ
- ὸΑντιγράψτε: ὸ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1F78 | |
| HTML Entity | ὸ | |
| HTML Code | ὸ | |
| CSS | \1F78 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8056 | |
| Decimal | 8056 |
How to type Greek Small Letter Omicron With Varia Letter (ὸ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8056 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1F78 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1F78. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1f78, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ὸ 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 Small Letter Omicron With Varia letter mean?
Greek small letter omicron with varia (ὸ) is the omicron character paired with the varia diacritic. In Greek typography, diacritics help indicate pronunciation or accentuation, depending on the orthographic system being used. You’ll most often encounter this exact precomposed character when copying existing Greek text, preserving typesetting, or working with documents that include polytonic Greek. For everyday typing, many platforms may not let you easily enter it, so copying the exact character is the safest way to maintain fidelity.
What is the Unicode for ὸ?
The symbol ὸ is Unicode code point U+1F78.
How can I copy ὸ reliably on different devices?
Copy the character directly from this page. If you need a portable reference, use the provided HTML entity (ὸ) or Unicode escapes.
Why do I sometimes see a different character when typing Greek diacritics?
Some systems use separate combining marks or different normalization forms. Copying the exact character ὸ helps ensure the diacritic stays correct.
Where would I use this symbol in practice?
Common use cases include preserving polytonic Greek text, accurate typography, academic writing, and UI text that must match a specific source character.