β
Left Arrow Symbol (β)
Copy the Left Arrow symbol β to your clipboard, and see its Unicode code point, HTML entity, LaTeX command and how to type it on any device.
What does β mean?
The left arrow is used for assignment in pseudocode (x β 5), for βis replaced byβ in algorithms, for leftward direction in diagrams, and occasionally to show a reverse reaction in chemistry. Its official Unicode name is LEFTWARDS ARROW.
Codes and properties
| Character | β |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | LEFTWARDS ARROW |
| Code point | U+2190 |
| Decimal | 8592 |
| Unicode block | Arrows |
| HTML entity | ← Β· ← Β· ← |
| CSS | \2190 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2190 |
| Python | \u2190 or \N{LEFTWARDS ARROW} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 86 90 |
| LaTeX | \leftarrow |
How to type β
- Copy & paste: press the Copy button above, then paste β anywhere β Word, Google Docs, email, chat or code.
- Windows (Word, WordPad, Outlook): type
2190then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
2190; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search βleftwards arrowβ. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2190, then Space. - HTML:
←renders as β. - LaTeX:
\leftarrowin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type β on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 2190 and press Alt+X. In any app press Win+. to open the symbol panel, or copy β from this page.
What is the HTML code for β?
Use ← or ← (hex) or ← (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for β?
Use \leftarrow in math mode.