β
Up Arrow Symbol (β)
Copy the Up 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 up arrow shows upward direction or an increase. In chemistry it marks a gas given off in a reaction (COββ); in physics it denotes spin-up; in Knuthβs notation β is exponentiation (aβb = aα΅). Its official Unicode name is UPWARDS ARROW.
Codes and properties
| Character | β |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | UPWARDS ARROW |
| Code point | U+2191 |
| Decimal | 8593 |
| Unicode block | Arrows |
| HTML entity | ↑ Β· ↑ Β· ↑ |
| CSS | \2191 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2191 |
| Python | \u2191 or \N{UPWARDS ARROW} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 86 91 |
| LaTeX | \uparrow |
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
2191then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
2191; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search βupwards arrowβ. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2191, then Space. - HTML:
↑renders as β. - LaTeX:
\uparrowin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type β on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 2191 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 \uparrow in math mode.