β
North West Arrow Symbol (β)
Copy the North West 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 north-west arrow points diagonally up-left. It is used in diagrams, maps and user interfaces (for example a βHomeβ key or go-to-top action). Its official Unicode name is NORTH WEST ARROW.
Codes and properties
| Character | β |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | NORTH WEST ARROW |
| Code point | U+2196 |
| Decimal | 8598 |
| Unicode block | Arrows |
| HTML entity | ↖ Β· ↖ |
| CSS | \2196 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2196 |
| Python | \u2196 or \N{NORTH WEST ARROW} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 86 96 |
| LaTeX | \nwarrow |
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
2196then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
2196; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search βnorth west arrowβ. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2196, then Space. - HTML:
↖renders as β. - LaTeX:
\nwarrowin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type β on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 2196 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 \nwarrow in math mode.