How to Insert Greek Letters in Google Sheets (2024 Update)

How to Insert Greek Letters in Google Sheets Using Copy and Paste

Follow the steps below to insert Greek letters in Google Sheets using the copy and paste method. 

1. Search for the Greek Letter Online

Search online for the Greek letter you need. Type the name of the Greek letter, followed by "Greek letter" (e.g., "Alpha Greek letter"), into a search engine.

2. Copy the Selected Greek Letter

Highlight the Greek letter with your mouse or touchpad. Right-click and select "Copy," or use Ctrl+C (Windows) or Cmd+C (Mac).

3. Navigate to Your Google Sheets Document and Paste the Greek Letter into a Cell

Open your spreadsheet and click in the cell where you want the Greek letter. Right-click and choose "Paste," or use Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac).

The Greek letter should now appear in your selected cell.

How to Insert Greek Letters in Google Sheets Using the CHAR Function

Follow the steps below to insert Greek letters in Google Sheets using the CHAR function. 

1. Type the CHAR Function for a Greek Letter in Your Google Sheets Document

In your spreadsheet, click on the cell where you want the Greek letter to appear. Type ‘=CHAR(‘ into the cell. This function is used to insert characters based on their code. Add the character code of the Greek letter after ‘=CHAR(‘. Use 913 for uppercase Alpha (Α) or 945 for lowercase alpha (α). End with a closing parenthesis ')'.

5. Finalize and Display the Greek Letter by Pressing Enter

Hit Enter after typing the complete function, like ‘=CHAR(913)’. The Greek letter will appear in the cell.

Here are some of the most common codes for Greek letters that you can use for the CHAR function:

We hope that you now have a better understanding of how to insert Greek letters in Google Sheets. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our article on how to set up Google Sheets reverse array or our article on how to use Future Value in Google Sheets.