β
Up Down Arrow Symbol (β)
Copy the Up 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 up down arrow represents vertical movement or oscillation, and is used in diagrams and user interfaces to indicate resizing or scrolling. Its official Unicode name is UP DOWN ARROW.
Codes and properties
| Character | β |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | UP DOWN ARROW |
| Code point | U+2195 |
| Decimal | 8597 |
| Unicode block | Arrows |
| HTML entity | ↕ Β· ↕ |
| CSS | \2195 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2195 |
| Python | \u2195 or \N{UP DOWN ARROW} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 86 95 |
| LaTeX | \updownarrow |
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
2195then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
2195; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search βup down arrowβ. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2195, then Space. - HTML:
↕renders as β. - LaTeX:
\updownarrowin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type β on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 2195 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 ↕ (hex) or ↕ (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for β?
Use \updownarrow in math mode.