β
Down Arrow Symbol (β)
Copy the Down 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 down arrow shows downward direction or a decrease. In chemistry it marks a precipitate (AgClβ); in physics it denotes spin-down. Its official Unicode name is DOWNWARDS ARROW.
Codes and properties
| Character | β |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | DOWNWARDS ARROW |
| Code point | U+2193 |
| Decimal | 8595 |
| Unicode block | Arrows |
| HTML entity | ↓ Β· ↓ Β· ↓ |
| CSS | \2193 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2193 |
| Python | \u2193 or \N{DOWNWARDS ARROW} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 86 93 |
| LaTeX | \downarrow |
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
2193then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
2193; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search βdownwards arrowβ. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2193, then Space. - HTML:
↓renders as β. - LaTeX:
\downarrowin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type β on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 2193 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 \downarrow in math mode.