β
Leftwards Arrow over Rightwards Arrow Symbol (β)
Copy the Leftwards Arrow over Rightwards 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 leftwards arrow over rightwards arrow shows a two-way exchange or a reversible process. Its official Unicode name is LEFTWARDS ARROW OVER RIGHTWARDS ARROW.
Codes and properties
| Character | β |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | LEFTWARDS ARROW OVER RIGHTWARDS ARROW |
| Code point | U+21C6 |
| Decimal | 8646 |
| Unicode block | Arrows |
| HTML entity | ⇆ Β· ⇆ |
| CSS | \21C6 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u21C6 |
| Python | \u21C6 or \N{LEFTWARDS ARROW OVER RIGHTWARDS ARROW} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 87 86 |
| LaTeX | \leftrightarrows |
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
21C6then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
21C6; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search βleftwards arrow over rightwards arrowβ. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
21c6, then Space. - HTML:
⇆renders as β. - LaTeX:
\leftrightarrowsin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type β on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 21C6 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 \leftrightarrows in math mode.