β
South East Arrow Symbol (β)
Copy the South East 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 south-east arrow points diagonally down-right; it is used to show a decreasing trend or a direction in diagrams. Its official Unicode name is SOUTH EAST ARROW.
Codes and properties
| Character | β |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | SOUTH EAST ARROW |
| Code point | U+2198 |
| Decimal | 8600 |
| Unicode block | Arrows |
| HTML entity | ↘ Β· ↘ |
| CSS | \2198 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2198 |
| Python | \u2198 or \N{SOUTH EAST ARROW} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 86 98 |
| LaTeX | \searrow |
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
2198then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
2198; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search βsouth east arrowβ. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2198, then Space. - HTML:
↘renders as β. - LaTeX:
\searrowin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type β on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 2198 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 \searrow in math mode.